Leading Like Francis - Building God's House
Description:
Leading Like Francis - Building God's House introduces the reader to the foundational principles of servant-leadership and how they are clearly manifested in the life of St. Francis of Assisi. The book clarifies the ten characteristics of servant-leaders as identified by Robert Greenleaf and seen in Francis, and now in Pope Francis. Each section incorporates stories from Francis' life, passages from his writing and from Scripture, and then offers activities that individuals or groups may use to reflect on their own experience and develop habits of servant-leaders. Contents include Introduction;Listening to God's Word Wherever Spoken; Empathy with God's People; Opening Mind and Heart; Healing the Body of Christ; Drawing All to God's Reign; Gospel Vision; Attending Now, Looking Ahead; Being the Good Steward; A Resource for Growth; Building Community; Epilogue; References and Further Reading.