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Biblical Leadership That Shapes Life, Character, and Influence

A Bible-centered leader is someone whose life and leadership are shaped by Scripture in practical, transformative ways. In every season of life—beginnings, challenges, transitions, and finishing well—the Bible offers wisdom and guidance for becoming the kind of leader others trust and want to follow.

ESSENTIALS FROM SCRIPTURE

The Foundations of Biblical Leadership

In this video, Dr. Paul Leavenworth introduces the heart of biblical leadership: grounding your influence in Scripture, growing in Christlike character, and learning how God shapes leaders over a lifetime.

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“This training has been life-changing - it’s opened my eyes to the power of intentional mentorship and authentic connection. I’ve grown both as a leader and as a person, and I’m deeply grateful for the experience.”


- Malinda Shultice

Professor of Business, Iowa State University

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“For over ten years, Paul’s personalized and timely coaching has powerfully shaped my leadership and our church culture. His investment has sparked personal growth, deepened discipleship, and empowered others to lead with greater compassion and clarity. I’m profoundly thankful for his lasting influence.”


– Andrew Schmidt

Lead Pastor of Celebrate Church (Knoxville, IA), President of The Sending Network

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“The MCLD certification guided me through a process of self-discovery that changed how I view leadership. Paul’s coaching helped me connect my past experiences, values, and strengths into a clear purpose, which has made me a more intentional leader both at work and at home.”


- Zachary Andersen

Technical Director, United States Army Special Operations Command
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The Bible is a guide that helps us shape who we are, how we lead, and how we influence the next generation.

Scriptural Examples to Learn From

Daniel
The Stabilizing Leader


Daniel shows what it looks like to lead with conviction and calm amid cultural pressure and uncertainty.

PETER
The Evangelistic Leader


Peter reminds us that passion and grace can transform even imperfect leaders into powerful influencers.

Where does SCRIPTURE INFORM leadership TODAY?

These are the areas where biblical leadership brings practical life application:

Character Formation


Allowing Scripture to form humility and the fruits of the Spirit as the foundation for leading others.

Decision-Making


Learning to discern wisely. Balancing truth and the long-term impact of your choices.

Influence & Relationships

Understanding how Jesus, Paul, Joshua, Daniel, and others built trust and influenced people.

GO DEEPER: ARTICLES, TOOLS & RESOURCES

Books for Growing as a Biblical Leader

Available in paperback, Kindle, and audiobook formats on Amazon.


 These resources help leaders understand how Scripture shapes character, influence, and long-term leadership development.

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*New & Noteworthy* in the Bible Centered Leader Series: The Walk of Faith of the Disciple >

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Blog posts about Biblical Leadership

Short reflections that help connect biblical truth with everyday leadership experiences—great for personal study, mentoring conversations, or small group learning.

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Bible-Centered Leadership for Leaders Who Want to Finish Well

January 22, 2026
What does it mean to lead from Scripture, not slogans? A practical look at Bible-centered leadership and why it shapes leaders who last.
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How Healthy Stress Helps You Lead Well

December 3, 2025
Discover how healthy stress can fuel creativity, growth, and Christ-centered leadership—and learn practical rhythms to avoid burnout and live with purpose.
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How God Uses Life Experiences to Shape Christlike Leaders

December 3, 2025
Discover how God uses life transitions, conflict, crisis, and deep processing to form Christlike character and develop leaders for lifelong impact.
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Trainings & Courses

Practical sessions designed to help leaders understand biblical leadership principles, use Scripture with wisdom and guide others with confidence.

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Mentor coaching seminar

Take your first step into mentor-coaching with a short, approachable course. You’ll get familiar with the basic paradigm, see how mentor-coaching strengthens leaders, and begin building habits that help people grow.

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Free Downloads

Simple guides that introduce biblical leadership concepts are helpful for personal growth or small group curriculum.

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