10 RESOURCES FOR LEADING AS A FOLLOWER OF CHRIST
As experienced leaders know, the right word at the right time can change everything. But how do we know we’re turning to trustworthy sources? 2 Timothy 3:16–17 tells us that all Scripture is useful for teaching and equipping us for every good work—including leadership. The following resources are grounded in biblical wisdom and offer encouragement, insight, and tools for leading with Christ at the center.
1. Dad Tired and Loving It by Jerrad Lopes
One of our favorites! Leadership starts at home—but that can feel intimidating when you’re already drained from the daily grind. Jerrad Lopes reminds us that spiritual leadership isn’t about having it all together, but about daily dependence on Jesus. This book equips dads to lead their families with grace, courage, and gospel-centered intentionality, even when they feel unqualified.
2. Lead Like It Matters by Craig Groeschel
Craig Groeschel’s Lead Like It Matters is packed with practical wisdom for men who want to make an eternal difference in every sphere of life. Though written for church leaders, the seven principles in this book apply just as much to leading your family, team, or community. For men seeking to lead as followers of Christ, this book is a guide for leading with purpose.
3. Gentle and Lowly by Dane Ortlund
We like this book so much that one of our groups is going through it together. Not a traditional leadership book—but a great read for the heart of a godly leader. If you’re feeling weary, discouraged, or frustrated, this book reorients you to the heart of Christ—gentle, gracious, and always near. It helps men lead from a place of compassion and humility, shaped by the character of Jesus himself.
4. The Emotionally Healthy Leader by Peter Scazzero
You can’t lead others well if you don’t lead yourself well. Scazzero helps men confront emotional baggage, build healthy rhythms, and lead from a place of inner wholeness and deep connection with Christ. Whether you’re a pastor, entrepreneur, or father, this book will challenge and equip you to lead with emotional and spiritual integrity.
5. Habits of the Household by Justin Whitmel Earley
Ordinary routines—mealtime, bedtime, discipline—can become moments of spiritual formation. This book casts a vision for gospel-shaped leadership at home. With honesty and practical insight, Earley shows how the daily habits you model as a husband and father form the spiritual culture of your home.
6. Failing Forward by John C. Maxwell
What is your perception and response to failure? Most people aren’t well-prepared to deal with or leverage failure—they fear it, misunderstand it, and run away from it. In Failing Forward, Maxwell unpacks the reasons people fail, how to master a fear of failure, and how to leverage the benefits of negative experiences. Learn how to overcome fear, build resilience, and move forward with confidence.
Podcasts
Want to keep learning on the go? These leadership podcasts offer ongoing insight and encouragement:
- The Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast
- GrowLeader by Chris Hodges
- Intentional Leader by Cal Walters
- The Maxwell Leadership Podcast by John C. Maxwell
We hope these resources equip and inspire you to step forward with courage, humility, and purpose—as a man following Jesus and leading others to do the same.
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