Review of ‘Lead So Others Can Follow’ by James T. Bradford


James T. Bradford, Lead So Others Can Follow: 12 Practices and Principles for Ministry (Springfield, MO: Salubris Resources, 2015). In the course of my ministry, Jim Bradford has been my boss, mentor, colleague, and friend. So, you will understand what I mean when I say I cannot be “objective” about his most recent book. I am not objective about him. He’s the real deal—a God-centered, Jesus-focused, Spirit-filled leader. Unsurprisingly, then, I think Lead So Others Can Follow is a great primer on Christian leadership. While my endorsement of the book is colored by my respect for the author, that respect … Continue reading Review of ‘Lead So Others Can Follow’ by James T. Bradford

Review of ‘Inside Out’ by Rich and Robyn Wilkerson


Rich and Robyn Wilkerson, Inside Out: How Everyday People Become Extraordinary Leaders (Springfield, MO: Salubris Resources, 2015). What qualities characterize extraordinary leaders, ones who make a decisive impact on the lives of their followers? Often, we turn to the rich, powerful, and famous to answer these questions, under the assumption that leadership requires prominence of that sort. But as Rich and Robyn Wilkerson point out in their new book, everyday people often make the most extraordinary leaders. The Wilkersons copastor Trinity Church, a multicultural, Assemblies of God megachurch in Miami, Florida. They also cofounded the Peacemakers Family Center, an innovative, … Continue reading Review of ‘Inside Out’ by Rich and Robyn Wilkerson