Followership and Faith at Work Biblical Perspectives

This edited work expands the theory of followership by drawing on biblical examples to illustrate the role of faith in being a better follower. Building on previous scholarship, the book identifies different types of followers and explores how each type meets the needs of a leader in various scenari...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Dean, Debra J. (Editor), Huizinga, Robert B. (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cham Springer International Publishing 2022, 2022
Edition:1st ed. 2022
Series:Christian Faith Perspectives in Leadership and Business
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • 1.Introduction
  • 2. Mary of Magdala: Faithful Follower
  • 3.“Follow Me!” – The Story of Followership Through the Eyes of the Apostle Peter
  • 4. Come, See, Do: Igniting the Spark that Energizes Followers
  • 5. Implicit Followership Traditions in the New Testament: Priscilla, Aquila, and Apollos
  • 6. Transient Followership Prominence: An Act of Exemplary Followership that Changes Modern Christianity
  • 7. Stephen: Deacon, Martyr and Agent of Change
  • 8. When a Follower Reads His Leaders Mind: The Power of Little
  • 9. Open Vessels and Flowing Waters: The Followership Legacy of Apostle John
  • 10. Nicodemus: An Example of Courageous Followership Conquering Groupthink
  • 11. Apostle Jude: Jesus said, “Follow Me”
  • 12.Wholehearted and Committed Followership of Nathanael: How a Clearly Communicated Vision of Jesus Creates Buy-In
  • 13. Judas Iscariot: Follower? Yes. Courageous Follower? No
  • 14. Conclusion.