Includes bibliographical references

Contents: The leadership ladder, power: the basis for secular leadership-- Not so among you, servanthood: the essence of spiritual leadership-- The dark side of leadership, the uses and abuses of power-- The structures of power, abuse perpetuated through systems-- Understand this cycle, the key to renewal-- Theological foundations, the precedents for spiritual leadership-- Superstars or saints?, the average believer in ministry-- Awakening the sleeping giant, the believer's unique arena of service-- Let my people go, releasing God's people for service-- How will you unleash them, leading releasing systems and structures-- Faith and courage, leading from a posture of humble strength