Faith, Leadership and Public Life - by Manning (Paperback)

About the Book

The connection between faith, leadership and public life is a complex one as Preston Manning knows all too well from his years as a scout and trailblazer on Canada's political frontiers. Now, in his new book Faith, Leadership and Public Life: Leadership Lessons from Moses to Jesus he fearlessly tackles this subject by drawing upon his own years in Canada's parliament and political arena and upon relevant lessons to be learned from the public lives of the founding giants of Judaism and the Christian faith.

From the Back Cover

The connection between faith, leadership and public life is a complex one as Preston Manning knows all too well from his years as a scout and trailblazer on Canada's political frontiers. Now, in his new book Faith, Leadership and Public Life: Leadership Lessons from Moses to Jesus he fearlessly tackles this subject by drawing upon his own years in Canada's parliament and political arena and upon relevant lessons to be learned from the public lives of the founding giants of Judaism and the Christian faith. Starting with the public life of Jesus himself, he also draws upon the experience of those leaders whom Jesus most frequently referenced such as Moses and David, as well as examining the lives of leaders such as Joseph and Daniel who were called upon to exercise their faith in societies and political systems hostile to their beliefs. He challenges people of faith today to learn from their examples about how to conduct ourselves responsibly at the faith-political interface, while bringing what Jesus called "salt and light" to bear on the political issues and structures of our times. If you are a person of faith, currently active in politics or leadership, or contemplating involvement in either, the following pages will help you in meeting those challenges.

Review Quotes

Few leaders know what it is to step onto a national stage to shape and sustain public opinion and action for a better democracy. Preston Manning has done that, not once, but twice through his leadership in creating political parties which gave him voice as Leader of the Official Opposition to the Government of Canada. This book contains Preston Manning's true-north wisdom, and is essential reading for reflective leadership."

--Lorna Dueck

CEO, Crossroads Global Media Group

"Preston Manning once again challenges people to wrestle with some big questions--this time, the linkage between faith, leadership, and politics--while making those questions and answers personal to each reader."

--Dr. Colin Harbinson

International director, StoneWorks Global Arts Initiative

"The worlds of religion and politics are going through a uniquely turbulent time ... or maybe not. Manning's compelling insights from the Bible and his own experience will change your perspective."
--Kevin Jenkins

President and CEO, World Vision International

"Preston's use of storytelling keeps this potentially complex issue interesting and practical. A must-read for those who love politics or faith, and want to understand how the two can work together seamlessly."

--The Honourable Chuck Strahl PC,

Former Cabinet Minister and Member of the Parliament of Canada

"Manning's new book connects Jesus to contemporary issues twenty centuries later. It also indicates why a native of Nazareth has a nominal following today of over a billion persons after a public career of only 36 months."

--The Honourable David Kilgour PC,

Former Cabinet Minister and Member of the Parliament of Canada

"This book is replete with wise biblical insight into the most acute challenges of contemporary leadership. It offers a veritable feast to those many believers seeking to follow Christ in the public marketplace and searching for substantial practical help. Preston Manning skillfully narrates a delightfully human and insightful dialogue between his own substantial experience and the rich biblical stories of leaders like David, Moses, Daniel, Esther, and, of course, Jesus himself. He pulls off a marvellous blend of theological insight and practical application that would put most preachers to shame.

I have disagreed sharply with Preston Manning when he told me he was not a theologian. I answered that if anyone could do theology in the world of public leadership, it was him. This book provides all the evidence I need to win that argument!"

--Dr. Paul Williams, Chief Executive Officer, British and Foreign Bible Society