Learn to Lead Like Jesus

Jesus stands in history as the master leader--and he calls us to follow him in leadership. But what exactly makes Christian leadership unique? Mark E. Moore, with fellow leader Jeff Osborne, unpacks what is essential: key leadership strategies based on the life of Jesus.

The Master Leader offers biblical guidance and practical advice to lead your team like Jesus led those around him. You will learn to possess the values of Jesus, beginning with integrity and other key attributes, including servanthood, stewardship, and adaptability. You will also understand the actions of Jesus, like how to build culture, cast vision, and mentor leaders. These pages will raise your leadership level.

The best leadership training comes from Christ, and this book is the guide for leaders in any role of society.

Albert Einstein (1879-1955)

. . . not much has changed since Jesus gathered dust in the soles of his sandals on Palestinian soil. He is still the buzz at barber shops and corner cafes. He is still talked about and against. He pricks our curiosity, sparks our imagination, and even ears our ire.

Who is he, really? You know he's no politician, but he still transforms nations, He's no social activist, but he is the genesis of who knows how many hospitals, orphanages, and innumerable acts of kindness. A psychotherapist? Hardly. But how many of us 'Humpty Dumpties' has he put back together again?! This peasant carpenter has built himself a kingdom immeasurably greater than his earthly enemies could have imagined.

What are we to make of him? Please accept my deepest apologies right up front, for this book will not help answer that question. However, it may help answer this one: What is this man to make of me?

The Chronological Life of Christ is the definitive resource where all four Gospels have been harmonized into one chronological story line. The reader gets an in-depth look at Jesus' life, ministry, death and resurrection- a look not attainable when reading each frame, The Chronological Life of Christ includes a very helpful subject index and user-friendly table for quickly finding Bible passages. This is a must-have resource for every student and teacher of God's Word.

C.S. Lewis (1898-1963)

For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come.--1 Timothy 4:8

Most of us want to know the Bible better, but few reach our goal, often because we're too busy or we don't know where to start. Core 52 removes both barriers, offering a common-sense solution that fits into our busy lives. Respected Bible professor and teaching pastor Mark E. Moore developed this proven process from thirty-five years of helping people grow deeper in God's Word.

Each week features a brief essay, memory verse, Bible story, trajectory verses, and practical ways to put what you've learned into practice. An optional Overachiever Challenge offers the chance to memorize the top 100 Bible verses by year's end.

This simple approach allows you to become familiar with the big ideas of the Bible in less time and with less effort than other reading plans. In one year, you can master the core of the Bible--focusing on topics from God's will to worry, happiness to holiness, and leadership to love. These fifty-two core passages are lenses through which you can read the rest of the Bible with clarity and confidence.

Mark has found the balance between digging deep into God's Word and finding its relevance for today.--Mary Shannon Hoffpauir, Bible teacher, speaker, and author of Lose Control: The Way to Find Your Soul

You know that the Bible is important. So why is it so hard to get into it or get something out of it? The problem isn't you or the Bible. The problem is the strategy. Rather than diving in yourself, what if you had a coach to lead you through a simple process that would build your confidence?

Core 52 Student Edition is like having a personal trainer for what matters most. Just as you'd prepare for an important test or big game by focusing on what's core, this guide streamlines your time by focusing on the big ideas of the Bible. In just fifteen minutes a day, five days a week for a year, strengthen your spiritual IQ on the most relevant issues for young adults like you, including:

- Why Am I Here? (Genesis 1:1)
- How Can I Find Happiness? (Psalm 1:1-3)
- How Should I Pray? (Matthew 6:9-13)
- What Is Real Love? (John 3:16)
- How Can I Reduce My Anxiety? (Philippians 4:6)

Knowing the Bible better will make you better at life. Start your Core 52 training today so you'll be ready for all God has for you

While there are lots of one-year Bible reading plans and family devotionals, few help kids understand the words that they're reading. In this new addition to the popular Core 52 line of resources, Mark E. Moore and his daughter, former teacher and stay-at-home mom Megan Howerton, coach you and your family through 52 of the Bible's key verses.

Each week provides you and your child with a simple 5-day plan:

- Day 1--read the Bible verse and explanatory text and start a fun challenge
- Day 2--memorize a key verse with the help of an engaging 3-minute video
- Day 3--read a longer related Bible passage and answer a question
- Day 4--further explore through a second Scripture verse and question
- Day 5--answer deeper questions together and assess the results of the week's challenge

In just a year, Core 52 Family Edition takes children aged 6 to 12 from biblically curious to spiritually confident and competent. Best of all, it's a journey you'll take with them!

Quest 52 will help you answer some of faith's toughest questions while you discover Jesus in a brand-new way.--Carey Nieuwhof, podcaster and author of At Your Best

You've read a lot about Jesus. Now spend an entire year with him! Let respected Bible professor and teaching pastor Mark Moore be your guide. He developed this process over almost forty years of helping people make sense of Christianity.

Quest 52 highlights the key moments from Jesus's life, revealing his identity, his expectations, his priorities, and his ultimate purpose. Each week features a handpicked gospel reading from the life of Jesus, plus an Old Testament passage foreshadowing his coming, a New Testament story revealing his impact, an invitation to discuss insights with fellow travelers, and practical ways to put what you've learned into practice.

The topics address relevant issues such as:
- Does Jesus really care about your pain?
- How can you know God's call on your life?
- What does Jesus say about social justice?
- How can you hear God's voice?
- What are ways to survive these difficult days?

This quest will enhance your understanding of Jesus and will forever change how you make choices, engage with others, interpret today's big issues, and even view yourself!

AN INVITATION TO A BOLDER, BIBLICAL FAITH

Faith. To skeptics, the word exhibits naïveté. Other people, somewhat religious, view faith as not much more than an emotional experience, and others see it as no more than affirming a list of beliefs. Yet what is faith according to Scripture? Why is faith so fundamental to our salvation? And what is our faith worth when severed from the way we live? In Faithful Faith, Mark E. Moore takes the reader on a tour of biblical faith, demonstrating how-unlike many cultural and incomplete views of faith-the real thing is transformative. Rather than settling for a faith that only stimulates the mind or merely inspires the emotions, take the plunge into a faith that is faithful.

An easy read and an important declaration of the nature of biblical faith.

- Jon Weece, Senior Pastor, Southland Christian Church, Lexington, KY

I came away with a much better understanding of how faith is an action and not just an emotion, thus giving me a better understanding of being saved by God's grace through my faith.

- John Solheim, President of PING

Read this book with your family or small group, get a tighter grip on biblical faith, and keep climbing upward with confidence!

- Matt Proctor, President of Ozark Christian College

MARK E. MOORE (PhD, University of Wales) is Teaching Pastor at Christ's Church of the Valley (CCV) in Peoria, Arizona, and author of Core 52. Prior to joining the CCV team, Mark was a New Testament Professor at Ozark Christian College (1990-2012). He continues as an adjunct professor for Ozark, Hope International University, and Haus Edelweiss in Vienna, Austria.

Who is Jesus . . . really? Is he the world's nicest guy? A social-justice champion? Is he super accepting or overly judgmental? If you're ready for real answers rather than popular opinion, you're in the right place.

Quest 52 Student Edition is your way to experience the life and heart of Jesus like never before. Daily readings include a mix of biblical passages from the life of Jesus, fresh insights into his purpose and character, opportunities to engage with others, and practical ways to put what you've learned into practice.

In just fifteen minutes a day, over the course of a year, you'll come face to face with Jesus in 52 unforgettable encounters. Let respected Bible professor and teaching pastor Mark Moore be your guide. He developed this process to help students like you make sense of Christianity.

Gain clarity on topics such as:
- Does Jesus care about your pain?
- Can Jesus forgive you for, well, you know?
- Does God play favorites?
- What does Jesus say about social justice?
- Does your past determine your future?

This quest will enhance your understanding of Jesus in ways that will forever change how you make choices, engage with others, interpret today's big issues, and even view yourself!

How can one reconcile the political nature of Jesus with his disinclination to power? Moore's argument comes in three stages. Part one answers the question 'Was Jesus Political?' by examining Jesus' words and actions that have political import. Part two addresses the issue 'How was Jesus Political?' It concentrates on Mark 10:32-45 as a real articulation of Jesus' political praxis that is consistent throughout Jesus' ministry and teaching. Part three, 'Why did Jesus not openly announce his political role?' examines Jesus' treatment of the Jewish kings of the past, particularly why Jesus, 'meek and mild, ' could claim to surpass them in honor.

It is argued that Jesus' disinclination to associate himself with other rulers is not a rejection of a political role. Rather, he lived so consistently with his political praxis of self-abnegation that these other rulers were not appropriate models for Jesus to follow. Furthermore, the very claim to such titles was antithetical to his political praxis which relinquished all aggrandizement to God, who alone could exalt, abase, judge, and rule.

How can one reconcile the political nature of Jesus with his disinclination to power? Moore's argument comes in three stages. Part one answers the question 'Was Jesus Political?' by examining Jesus' words and actions that have political import. Part two addresses the issue 'How was Jesus Political?' It concentrates on Mark 10:32-45 as a real articulation of Jesus' political praxis that is consistent throughout Jesus' ministry and teaching. Part three, 'Why did Jesus not openly announce his political role?' examines Jesus' treatment of the Jewish kings of the past, particularly why Jesus, 'meek and mild, ' could claim to surpass them in honor.

It is argued that Jesus' disinclination to associate himself with other rulers is not a rejection of a political role. Rather, he lived so consistently with his political praxis of self-abnegation that these other rulers were not appropriate models for Jesus to follow. Furthermore, the very claim to such titles was antithetical to his political praxis which relinquished all aggrandizement to God, who alone could exalt, abase, judge, and rule.

Cada semana incluye un breve ensayo, un versículo para memorizar, una historia de la Biblia, interpretación de versículos y formas prácticas de aplicar lo aprendido. El Reto para Destacar, opcional, te ofrece la oportunidad de memorizar los 100 principales versículos de la Biblia para fin de año.

Este sencillo planteamiento permite que te familiarices con los grandes conceptos de la Biblia en menos tiempo y con menos esfuerzo que con otros planes de lectura. En un año puedes dominar el corazón de la Biblia al enfocarte en temas que van desde la voluntad de Dios y la preocupación, hasta la felicidad, la santidad, el liderazgo y el amor. Estos cincuenta y dos pasajes centrales son lentes a través de los cuales podrás leer el resto de la Biblia con claridad y confianza.

ENGLISH DESCRIPTION

Build your Bible IQ and Christian worldview in just fifteen minutes a day! Over the course of a year

Most of us want to know the Bible better, but few reach our goal, often because we're too busy or we don't know where to start. Core 52 removes both barriers, offering a common-sense solution that fits into our busy lives. Respected Bible professor and teaching pastor Mark E. Moore developed this proven process from thirty-five years of helping people grow deeper in God's Word.

Each week features a brief essay, memory verse, Bible story, trajectory verses, and practical ways to put what you've learned into practice. An optional Overachiever Challenge offers the chance to memorize the top 100 Bible verses by year's end.

This simple approach allows you to become familiar with the big ideas of the Bible in less time and with less effort than other reading plans. In one year, you can master the core of the Bible--focusing on topics from God's will to worry, happiness to holiness, and leadership to love. These fifty-two core passages are lenses through which you can read the rest of the Bible with clarity and confidence.