When I picked up The Life Giving Leader by Tyler Reagin my entire perspective of what it truly means to be a leader changed and I realized that it is a gift for me to be a life giving leader.
In the past I have co-led group Bible studies in my home and have volunteered in the church to help with Vacation Bible School as well as teach Sunday school classes but I've never viewed those as true "leadership roles." After reading The Life Giving Leader I have realized that I have been, and am, a leader in the church, as well as in my personal life, and that I need to lead the way that God wants me to personally lead, which might not be the way that others lead. I've always viewed leadership in a cookie-cutter fashion (which is why I've never seen myself as a leader) but when you are living the authentic life that God created you to live it is from that place that you lead.
This is Tyler Reagin's debut book and I have to admit that I am pretty impressed. I found myself constantly grabbing my highlighter or pen to highlight a passage or to jot down a note. His writing style is easy to read and understand and feels like a conversation with a close friend. Each point that he is makes sticks with you long after you've read it which truly helps to solidify each concept and lights a fire inside to take action.
Even if you do not see yourself as a leader reading this book is a must. It guides you into better understanding of what it means to be give life to those around you. The principles shared are nothing new but they are told in a way that will refresh your passion to serve and put your focus back where it needs to be.
*I received an advanced copy of this book from WaterBrook Publishing in exchange for an honest, unbiased review. All opinions are my own.
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