How do you define success in Christian leadership? Most of us would answer this question by looking at the example of Christ. But when we really stop and examine our motives and actions, how many of us really understand and emulate Christ's words in Luke 22: 7: "I am among you as one who serves."
Learning to Be Last explores the challenging call for Christian leaders to willingly step to the back of the line and lead from last place. Instead of offering specific steps and techniques, the authors present a vision for true servant leadership and outline essential principles to guide and drive leaders as they work with and serve others.
With insight and challenge, Fairbanks and Toler examine the three cornerstones of Christian leadership: a vision for identity, a passion for vocation, and an obsession for the faith community. They explore the motifs of servant leadership--motivation, lifestyle, purpose, method, pain, and evidence--and challenge readers to wholeheartedly embrace the characteristics that result from these convictions.
