Jesus modeled leadership by living and walking with His disciples, everyday people, and the religious leaders of His day. You can emulate His leadership style by changing the traditional hierarchical, pulpit-based leadership model of most Western churches to a more relational form of leading from among the people. This leadership style involves participating in the chaos of real, to-way relationships, yet bringing order by training and discipling in the midst of chaordic interaction.

Where Would Jesus Lead? is about leading among rather than leading from, or leading over, or leading from titles, positions, or assumed roles. Author and ministry leader Gary Goodell believes it is time to transition to a more collaborative style of leading, one of coming alongside people, for the peoples sake, and empowering them to achieve their personal God-given destiny. Thinking prophetically, the author courageously contends that interactive relationships that are purposeful yet inherently chaotic are ones to be joyfully embraced.

Practical ideas and applications regarding how to carry out this vision in one-on-one relationships and in small groups are expertly presented. Emphasis on deeper, more effective relationships is Gods heart for the Church in America today.

Table of Contents

Foreword by Graham Cooke

Introduction to Chaordic Leadership

Chapter 1: Now, Heeeres, Johnny!

Chapter 2: Turning Down Celebrity Status

Chapter 3: Where Did Jesus Lead?

Chapter 4: Leadership or Followership?

Chapter 5: Practices or Principles?

Chapter 6: Leading by Listening

Chapter 7: Listening to Lead

Chapter 8: Discipling by Design

Chapter 9: Detailed Discipleship

Chapter 10: Chaordic Groups

Chapter 11: Chaordic or Chaotic?

Chapter 12: Keeping Small Groups Chaordic

Chapter 13: How Relationships and Small Groups Develop

Chapter 14: Is Our Future Chaordic?

Chapter 15: Discovery Questions for Leading Small Groups

Endorsements

This book will stretch you! At least it does me. It takes me on a journey of what I really value most love for God and people and attempts to flesh it out in a real time setting. Gary Goodell marvelously and uncomfortably envisions the Body of Christ to be incarnational Christianity instead of ecclesiastical Christianity. True apostolic ministry is more about producing apostolic lifestyle and community versus just functional position. The content of this book is challenging and breathtaking at the same time. Someday I hope to live up to the security that is required to walk in leadership in such a manner. A new wineskin stretches as needed. Is your heart elastic? Read this book and find out!

James W. Goll, Encounters Network, Author

Where Would Jesus Lead? will challenge, encourage, and motivate spiritual leaders to pursue a more authentic expression of the Gospel. I found myself affirmed as Gary Goodell addressed things Ive believed for years but have not had the language for. I also felt very convicted as he addressed things I had overlooked: things that demand attention. This is a refreshing look at who we are and how we should live . . . no, how we must live.

Bill Johnson, Author

About the Author

Gary Goodell has been involved in Christian ministry since the 1960s. As an evangelist, Bible college dean, former pastor, husband, father, grandfather, and one of the lead dreamers, he is an itinerate coach partnered with other innovative leaders through the international church planting network, Third Day Churches. Gary and his wife, Jane, live in San Diego, California.