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    Strength to Lead, Courage to Follow
    Strength to Lead, Courage to Follow
    Strength to Lead, Courage to Follow
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    Strength to Lead, Courage to Follow

    By David Carpenter

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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.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherDavid Carpenter
    Release dateOct 6, 2010
    ISBN9781452460376
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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

      Smashwords Edition, License Notes

      This ebook is licensed for your personal enjoyment only. This ebook may not be re-sold or given away to other people. If you would like to share this book with another person, please purchase an additional copy for each person. If you're reading this book and did not purchase it, or it was not purchased for your use only, then please return to Smashwords.com and purchase your own copy. Thank you for respecting the hard work of this author.

      Wisdom Cries Out Publications

      Cypress, TX

      www.wisdomcriesout.com

      Electronic Edition, October 2010

      Copyright © 2010 by David Carpenter

      All rights reserved. No part of this amazing study guide may be reproduced or transmitted in any form without written permission of the author.

      If trademarks or tradenames of any companies have been used within this book, no such uses are intended to convey endorsement or other affiliations with the study guide. Any brand names or product names used within this book are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

      Though the author has made every attempt to ensure accurate Internet addresses at the time of publication, the author assumes no responsibility for errors, or for changes that occur after publication. Further, the author does not have any control over and does not assume any responsibility for authors or third-party Web sites or their content.

      Scripture taken from the NEW AMERICAN STANDARD BIBLE®,

      Copyright © 1960,1962,1963,1968,1971,1972,1973,1975,1977,1995

      by The Lockman Foundation. Used by permission.

      Cover Artwork © oconner - Fotolia.com

      This study guide also available in paperback.

      Additional resources for this study guide are available at:

      www.strengthtolead-couragetofollow.com

      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

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