52 Biblical Principles for Church Leaders

Bishop Jesse Battle

• Publisher: Lively Stone Press
• Year: 2025
• eBook ISBN: 9798989940172
• Topic: Theology & Religion
• Subtopic: Christian Church

Many of the current volumes on church leadership pertain to the church, and are addressed to leadership bodies. Others focus on leader health, numerical growth, and techniques for influence. In contrast, these, 52 Biblical Principles for Church Leaders is formatted as a personal manual, useful for the church leader and his/her character. The biblical mission of the church is redemption by saving faith in Jesus Christ. To perform it, the church must operate on biblical principles. Only then can it benefit believers and attract unbelievers. Sadly, these principles are unknown in many churches, or even ignored and disdained— undercutting trust in church leadership. The author wrote this message to guide today' s church leaders and restore that trust among leaders who embrace them. In addition, readers will be trained in biblical understanding of leadership. The reader will grow in character and in their walk with God. The 52 principles are universally applicable— in or out of leadership, in church or out. All who incorporate these principles into their lives will enjoy greater satisfaction at all endeavors, and the commensurate success that comes with the knowledge and insight gained.

Table of contents

• Cover
• Title Page
• Copyright
• Dedication
• Contents
• Foreword
• Introduction
• Principle 1: Church Leaders Must Be Chosen by God
• Principle 2: Church Leaders Must Walk in Integrity
• Principle 3: Church Leaders Must Be Willing to Follow Leadership
• Principle 4: Church Leaders Must Respect Subordinates
• Principle 5: Church Leaders Must Exercise Self-Discipline
• Principle 6: Church Leaders Must Operate in Fairness
• Principle 7: Church Leaders Must Exercise Patience
• Principle 8: Church Leaders Must Be Students of the Bible
• Principle 9: Church Leaders Must Be Willing to Make Personal Sacrifices
• Principle 10: Church Leaders Must Be Emotionally Stable
• Principle 11: Church Leaders Must Be Financially Responsible
• Principle 12: Church Leaders Must Be Willing to Interact with Peers
• Principle 13: Church Leaders Must Be Flexible
• Principle 14: Church Leaders Must Be Socially Responsible
• Principle 15: Church Leaders Must Be Intellectually Astute
• Principle 16: Church Leaders Must Be Lovers of the People of God
• Principle 17: Church Leaders Must Be Willing to Suffer
• Principle 18: Church Leaders Must Not Have Other “gods”
• Principle 19: Church Leaders Must Have a Sound Mind
• Principle 20: Church Leaders Must Maintain a Respectable Reputation
• Principle 21: Church Leaders Must Be Spirit-Filled
• Principle 22: Church Leaders Must Be Dependable
• Principle 23: Church Leaders Must Be Givers of Time and Substance
• Principle 24: Church Leaders Must Be Grounded in the Faith
• Principle 25: Church Leaders Must Practice Honesty
• Principle 26: Church Leaders Must Maintain a Stable Family Life
• Principle 27: Church Leaders Must Be Humble
• Principle 28: Church Leaders Must Know When to Hold ’em
• Principle 29: Church Leaders Must Demonstrate a Measure of Faith
• Principle 30: Church Leaders Must Practice High Moral Values
• Principle 31: Church Leaders Must Know Who Jesus Is
• Principle 32: Church Leaders Must Not Be a Novice
• Principle 33: Church Leaders Must Lead by Example
• Principle 34: Church Leaders Must Bring Forth Fruit
• Principle 35: Church Leaders Must Walk Worthy of Their Call
• Principle 36: Church Leaders Must Be Blameless
• Principle 37: Church Leaders Must Be Faithful
• Principle 38: Church Leaders Must Be Pleasing to God
• Principle 39: Church Leaders Must Learn to Be Content
• Principle 40: Church Leaders Must Be Willing to Forget the Past
• Principle 41: Church Leaders Must Follow Protocol
• Principle 42: Church Leaders Must Be Able to Explain Their Doctrine
• Principle 43: Church Leaders Must Extend Grace
• Principle 44: Church Leaders Must Maintain a Prayer Life
• Principle 45: Church Leaders Must Know Their Limitations
• Principle 46: Church Leaders Must Be Led by the Spirit
• Principle 47: Church Leaders Must Not Be Given to Gossip
• Principle 48: Church Leaders Must Remain in Fellowship with God
• Principle 49: Church Leaders Must Not Serve the Flesh
• Principle 50: Church Leaders Must Not Operate in Fear
• Principle 51: Church Leaders Must Have a Testimony
• Principle 52: Church Leaders Must Practice “Real Praise”