Strength to Lead, Courage to Follow
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Overcoming obstacles, leading, following, partnering, and finishing strong are important lessons found in the book of Joshua. "Strength to Lead, Courage to Follow" is a study guide which explores the life of Joshua and other leaders he encounters in the Promised Land. Through these studies you will see challenges, choices, and consequences. You will come away encouraged as a leader and a follower.
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Strength to Lead, Courage to Follow - David Carpenter
Strength to Lead,
Courage to Follow
Leadership Lessons from Joshua
Study Guide for Groups or Individuals
by David Carpenter
Smashwords Edition
October 2010
Copyright (c) 2010 by David Carpenter
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Contents
Introduction to this Study Guide
Study 1 - The Price of Weak Leadership
(Followers Reflect Their Leader)
Study 2 - From Moses to Joshua
(Prepare for Transitions)
Study 3 - Spies in Jericho
(Good Negotiations Benefit Everyone)
Study 4 - Crossing the Jordan River, Part 1
(Leadership Overcomes Obstacles)
Study 5 - Crossing the Jordan River, Part 2
(Use Memorials to Remember Victories)
Study 6 - Battle Preparations
(Great Preparation Precedes Great Execution)
Study 7 - Conquest
(Execute According To Plan)
Study 8 - From Victory to Defeat
(Vanity Destroys Partnerships)
Study 9 - The Annihilation of Ai
(Defeating Defeat)
Study 10 - Shenanigans!
(Deal With Deception)
Study 11 - Hold, Please!
(Practice the Power of Partnerships)
Study 12 - Victories and Rest
(Power of Promises Fulfilled)
Study 13 - Followed Fully
(Honor Elders)
Study 14 - Leading Faithfully
(Inspire Future Leaders)
Strength to Lead,
Courage to Follow
Contents
Introduction to this Study Guide
Moses is well known as one of the greatest leaders in world history. The LORD led the people of Israel out of Egypt and to the boundary of the Promised Land through the leadership of Moses. However, Moses did not lead the people into the Promised Land. That responsibility was given to Joshua.
Many people do not consider themselves to be a leader. More than likely, most people do not even think of themselves as being followers. And yet, in our everyday lives we are constantly moving between leading and following. We lead our children, our employees, our business associates, and members of our church. As followers we receive inputs from parents, bosses, partners, pastors, and teachers.
The purpose of this series is to help you understand leader and follower opportunities in your daily life. And, having a better idea of these roles, help you begin strengthening