Courageous Churchmen: Leaders Compelling Enough to Follow

by Jerry Wragg

Publisher:

Kress Biblical Resources

, 2018

Overview

What is it that compels a group of people to follow the leadership and vision of one person? Why are the insights and pursuits of certain individuals more persuasive than those of others? This book reveals how leadership should be characterized in the church, and how biblical leadership must differ from the kind of leadership promoted in the world. It explores the dynamics of leadership, particularly the character traits that need to be built up or eradicated in leaders, the dangers that leaders face and temptations to which they are particularly prone, and the development of future leaders: how to recognize leadership potential and encourage leadership gifts in the next generation.

Key Features

• Encourages readers to be more Christlike in their leadership
• Reveals how leadership should be characterized in the church
• Offers a detailed analysis of what really means to be a spiritual leader

If your desire is to be a spiritual leader as defined by Scripture, you cannot afford not to read this book.

George J. Zemek, Academic Dean, The Expositors Seminary

Courageous Churchmenis reminiscent of the works written by the godly Puritan “doctors of the soul” of centuries ago, but with keen insight and commentary on contemporaryculture.

Stephen Lonetti, Pastor for Preaching and Vision, Beacon of Hope Church, Saint Paul, Minnesota

Since practically all Christians have a calling to leadership at one level or another (Heb 5:12), every Christian will find this book a profitable study and an encouraging, practical resource—one they will return to again and again. Whether you are just starting to disciple others or have been a pastor for decades, you will find much in this volume that will challenge and provoke, and encourage you to be more Christlike in your leadership.

John MacArthur, Pastor-Teacher, Grace Community Church, Sun Valley, California

Product Details

• Title: Courageous Churchmen: Leaders Compelling Enough to Follow
• Author: Jerry Wragg
• Publisher: Kress Biblical Resources
• Print Publication Date: 2018
• Logos Release Date: 2023
• Pages: 213
• Era: era:contemporary
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Reader Edition
• Subject: Pastoral theology
• Resource ID: LLS:CRGSCHRCHMNFLLW
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2025-10-30T21:37:36Z

About Jerry Wragg

Jerry Wragg was born and raised in California, and was exposed to Christian training through his parents’ example and his own involvement in church. He didn’t come to faith in Christ, however, until after he was married and serving in the United State Air Force. After his discharge from the service, he graduated from The Masters Seminary and served as an associate pastor and personal assistant to Dr. John MacArthur at Grace Community Church in California. In 2001, he accepted the call as pastor-teacher at Grace Immanuel Bible Church in Jupiter, Florida, where he continues to minister at present. Over the years he has taught on church leadership, biblical counseling, theology and Bible survey courses, marriage and family, and parenting. In addition, Jerry serves as a board chairman for The Expositors Seminary in Jupiter, Florida.