The Anatomy of a Biblical Leader
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Paul’s missionary leadership style among the Thessalonians: a technical exegesis and practical application of 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12.
The subject of the biblical church model (1 Thessalonians 1:1-10) is examined in the introduction. However, the major focus is on the Apostle Paul’s attributes of leadership which will be examined in the exegesis of 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12. The goal of this endeavor is not only to identify the attributes by the exegesis of words, phrases and sentences but also to suggest practical applications for each attribute. Technical information is recorded in the footnotes, while the commentary is in the body of the paper. There are Appendices included which address direct application of leadership principles from 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12. Additionally, in the Appendices there are three sermon outlines on 1 Thessalonians 1 and 2 which could be used to instruct a congregation on the subject of leadership.
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When we think of “leadership” today, we have too many examples of the type of leadership the Pharisees practiced, and few examples of the type of leadership Paul explains in 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12. With a careful exegesis and practical application, this book will help you know what kind of character a leader needs. Some of those characteristics are courage, compassion, and integrity.
A study guide is included to help you develop the biblical character of a leader.
About the Author
Dan Esterline, Sr. was born in Cambria, Michigan. He attended Moody Bible Institute, Grace College (Indiana) B.A. in Biblical Studies and N.T. Greek, Wheaton College Graduate School, M.A. (High Honors) in Christian Ministry, and Newburgh Theological Seminary, Ph.D. in Biblical Studies.
Dan has been a missionary in Ethiopia; Missionary-in-Resident, Calvary University; Chairperson of Christian Ministries Department, Washington Bible College; and instructor at Purdue University–Calumet.
Dan has pastored churches in Illinois, New York, Indiana, and Wisconsin. Prior to his retirement he was the Director of Human Development for Allied Health Chiropractic Centers and Assistant to the CEO. Currently he is semi-retired. He is an adjunct instructor at North Central Technical College, Wausau, Wisconsin and adjunct instructor at a missionary training college in Durame, Ethiopia.
Dan has been married for over fifty years to Grace. They have three children,
Dan Jr., Mark, and Kimberly. The Esterlines have three granddaughters and three step-granddaughters.