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The Making of a Leader is arranged around the idea that a leader's life unfolds through a series of predictable stages, where in each stage the leader goes through specific experiences that teach certain lessons. You'll want this book as a coach because it reframes a leaders' life in terms of God's developmental processes--thereby helping you to do the same for your clients. It's a solidly biblical, extensively researched, and robust framework that is easily applied to real-life situations.

Reading through the book and reflecting on your own story and life experience culminates in producing a personal timeline, a tremendous help in understanding the work of God in your own life. Since God works differently in each season, developing a timeline with your coach is a great way to understand and engage God in the transitional seasons of life.

As you examine these timeless principles through a myriad of examples, the author's personal stories and case studies, you'll see how the ministry of leadership flows from your "being", or character, and how God is constantly at work developing that character throughout your life. The Making of a Leader contains proven principles for:

• Identifying those with the ability to lead, and the scope of leadership they are called to
• Developing leadership ability in others
• Understanding your own (or a client's) stage and where you are in God's leadership development process
• Coaching those who are experiencing periods of transition, trial or frustration

The Stages of Leadership Development

1. Sovereign Foundations: how God providentially lays the foundation of your life through history, family and more
2. Inner-Life Growth: the leader begins to know God personally and sets initial patterns for engaging God when he or she is tested
3. Ministry Maturing: The rising leader identifies his or her gifts and learns by doing, as well as from his or her own experiences
4. Life Maturing: The leader functions in his or her gifts in a satisfying way, and continues to grow
5. Convergence: The leader's contribution is maximized by moving into a "convergent role" that fits his or her gifts and abilities and minimizes involvement in weak areas
6. Afterglow: A lifetime of leading with integrity culminates in a season of less activity but with broad indirect and relational influence 

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