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Great Leaders of the Bible

Lessons from Scripture’s Visionaries, Change Makers, and Trailblazers
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Discover timeless leadership principles through the lives of Scripture's greatest figures. In Great Leaders of the Bible, John C. Maxwell, a New York Times bestselling author and one of the world's most trusted voices on leadership, explores 28 biblical examples of men and women who demonstrated... Read More
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From leadership expert John Maxwell, a profile of some of the most memorable leaders in the Bible to guide and help readers as they lead their teams and organizations.

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Discover timeless leadership principles through the lives of Scripture's greatest figures. In Great Leaders of the Bible, John C. Maxwell, a New York Times bestselling author and one of the world's most trusted voices on leadership, explores 28 biblical examples of men and women who demonstrated extraordinary courage, faith, and wisdom in the face of life's greatest challenges.

From Moses leading God's people through the wilderness to Esther risking everything for her people, each story reveals what true leadership looks like when tested by adversity.

Every chapter includes:

  • A biblical story highlighting a defining leadership moment
  • A life lesson for everyday application
  • A leadership principle from the Bible
  • A heartfelt prayer for personal growth and guidance

Whether you lead in business, ministry, or your home, Great Leaders of the Bible will inspire you to lead with humility, courage, and conviction—following the example of those who trusted God in the hardest moments.

Perfect for personal study, leadership development, or small groups, this book reminds readers that the greatest leaders are not defined by power or position, but by faithful obedience to God's calling.

Book Details

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ISBN: 9781546009559

Publisher: Time Warner Trade Publishing

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 27 August 2026

Country: United States

Imprint: FaithWords

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 142.0mm

Height: 206.0mm

Weight: 320g

Pages: 256

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About the Author

John C. Maxwell is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, coach, and speaker who has sold more than 24 million books in fifty languages. Often called America's #1 leadership authority, Maxwell was Identified as the most popular leadership expert in the world by Inc. magazine in 2014. And he has been voted the top leadership professional six years in a row on LeadershipGurus.net. He is the founder of The John Maxwell Company, The John Maxwell Team, and EQUIP, a non-profit organization that has trained more than 5 million leaders in 180 countries. Each year Maxwell speaks to Fortune 500 companies, presidents of nations, and many of the world's top business leaders. He can be followed at Twitter.com/JohnCMaxwell. For more information about him visit JohnMaxwell.com.

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