Stacy Rinehart, Upside Down: The Paradox of Servant Leadership. NavPress, 1998.
Referenced in: Servant Leadership
LifandLeadership.com Summary
Rinehart paints a clear picture of power-based leadership, describing how power may express itself abusively in the person of the leader, in the structures of organizations, and in the cyclical development of organizational cultures. By contrast, he focuses on servanthood as the essence of spiritual leadership, suggests important theological foundations, and offers a model for empowering and unleashing others in service.
From the Publisher
THE LEADERSHIP STYLE OF JESUS. Most believers are familiar with Jesus’ recipe for leadership success: “Whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be slave of all.” (Mark 10: 43-44) But when it comes to putting that into practice, many leaders are content to leave Jesus’ advice on a dusty road in Galilee and follow society’s leadership trends. Servant leadership-the kind of leadership Jesus practiced-is something that sets believers apart. The choice of whether to follow the leadership path to power, authority, and control or the road to humility and putting others first is an important one. Jesus cuts through the superfluous issues surrounding leadership and moves straight to the heart of the matter, addressing our motives and values, writes Dr. Rinehart. If you’re ready to take your leadership to a new level by following Jesus’ footsteps, Upside Down will challenge you to equip and liberate others to fulfill God’s purposes for them in the world.
About the Author
STACY T. RINEHART Th.M., D Min. is founder and chairman of MentorLink International. He formerly served as a vice president for The Navigators overseeing the U.S. cities ministries and later representing The Navigators in the body of Christ in formal partnerships. Stacy is the author of Upside Down and coauthor of Choices (both NavPress).
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