Followership and Faith at Work : Biblical Perspectives (Christian Faith Perspectives in Leadership and Business)

Dean, Debra J. (EDT)/ Huizinga, Robert B. (EDT)

Springer Nature Switzerland AG（2023/02発売）

• 製本 Paperback:紙装版/ペーパーバック版／ページ数 275 p.
• 言語 ENG
• 商品コード 9783030906160
• DDC分類 658.4092

Full Description

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 scenarios. The authors analyze various principles from the lives of followers of Jesus and demonstrate how they apply to modern workplaces. Building upon the growing scholarship on workplace spirituality and organizational leadership, this book offers practical and theoretical perspectives on integrating faith at work.

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.