
Using Authority Well
A Concise Guide for Men
Jonathan Leeman(Author)
Crossway Books (Publisher)
Will be published approx. on 7. April 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
128 pages
979-8-8749-0577-4 (ISBN)
Description
Accessible Guide from 9Marks Equips Men to Steward Their God-Given Authority
Every position of power-in homes, churches, and boardrooms-has the potential to strengthen people or to harm them. Bad leaders abuse their authority or abdicate it. And their actions breed distrust in authority generally. Yet what do godly authority and leadership look like-the kind that causes people to flourish?
Many men today have lost their bearings when it comes to leadership. In this condensed version of his book Authority, Jonathan Leeman equips men to take hold of the authority they've received and responsibly steward it for the good of others.
Exploring the domains of marriage, fatherhood, church, and the workplace, he offers practical, Scripture-based advice for daily life. This accessible guide, perfect for men's groups, helps readers submit to God and gain biblical wisdom for their most important roles.
Practical Advice for Various Areas of Leadership: Biblical insights for fathers, husbands, employers, church pastors, and more
Adapted from Jonathan Leeman's Book Authority: Features condensed content
Perfect for Small Groups and Men's Ministries: With engaging questions throughout, this is a great resource for churches and mentors
Includes a New Introduction and a Chapter with Advice for Single Men
Every position of power-in homes, churches, and boardrooms-has the potential to strengthen people or to harm them. Bad leaders abuse their authority or abdicate it. And their actions breed distrust in authority generally. Yet what do godly authority and leadership look like-the kind that causes people to flourish?
Many men today have lost their bearings when it comes to leadership. In this condensed version of his book Authority, Jonathan Leeman equips men to take hold of the authority they've received and responsibly steward it for the good of others.
Exploring the domains of marriage, fatherhood, church, and the workplace, he offers practical, Scripture-based advice for daily life. This accessible guide, perfect for men's groups, helps readers submit to God and gain biblical wisdom for their most important roles.
Practical Advice for Various Areas of Leadership: Biblical insights for fathers, husbands, employers, church pastors, and more
Adapted from Jonathan Leeman's Book Authority: Features condensed content
Perfect for Small Groups and Men's Ministries: With engaging questions throughout, this is a great resource for churches and mentors
Includes a New Introduction and a Chapter with Advice for Single Men
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Language
English
Place of publication
Wheaton, IL
United States
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 201 mm
Width: 132 mm
Thickness: 13 mm
Weight
91 gr
ISBN-13
979-8-8749-0577-4 (9798874905774)
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E-Book
02/2026
Crossway
€10.37
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Jonathan Leeman (PhD, University of Wales) is the president of 9Marks and cohost of the Pastors Talk podcast. He is the author or editor of over a dozen books and teaches at several seminaries. Jonathan lives with his wife and four daughters in suburban Washington, DC, and serves as an elder at Cheverly Baptist Church.
Content
Illustrations
Series Preface
Introduction
Chapter 1: What Is Authority?
Chapter 2: Authority of Command and Counsel
Chapter 3: Wielding Authority as a Husband
Chapter 4: Wielding Authority as a Father
Chapter 5: Wielding Authority as a Manager
Chapter 6: Wielding Authority as an Elder
Chapter 7: Authority and the Single Man
Conclusion: Fearing God
Study Questions
General Index
Scripture Index
Series Preface
Introduction
Chapter 1: What Is Authority?
Chapter 2: Authority of Command and Counsel
Chapter 3: Wielding Authority as a Husband
Chapter 4: Wielding Authority as a Father
Chapter 5: Wielding Authority as a Manager
Chapter 6: Wielding Authority as an Elder
Chapter 7: Authority and the Single Man
Conclusion: Fearing God
Study Questions
General Index
Scripture Index