March 24, 2005

MINNEAPOLIS – In Leading Lessons: Insights on Leadership from Women of the Bible, Dr. Jeanne Porter examines the lessons of leadership from key women of Scripture who inspire us to be all that God calls us to be. A sequel to Porter's first book, Leading Ladies, which explored how the Bible supports women in leadership, this volume delves deeper, providing insights into growing into leadership, leading through adversity, challenging the status quo, and seeing leadership potential in unexpected people. Eight scripturally-based studies examine lessons of leadership from specific women of the Bible. From Eve, we discover how to unlock our leadership potential; from Esther, we learn about leadership formation from within. Each chapter includes a summary page of empowerment principles, as well as a series of questions for personal reflection or group discussion. Each lesson includes a summary page of empowerment principles, plus a series of questions for personal reflection or group discussion.

"COMPELLING STORIES OF BIBLICAL WOMEN. From Eve to Everywoman, Leading Lessons offers practical life lessons of leadership. In this wonderful companion book to Leading Ladies, Dr. Porter calls women to lead from a place of wholeness, reflecting the divine image within us. Women at every stage of leadership development will find this a rich treasure." – Sister Linda Haydock, SNJM, Executive Director, Intercommunity Peace and Justice Center

"AN EXCITING FRESHNESS. Leading Lessons cuts through the excuses and calls women to confront a mirror of truth. Discovery and recovery lurk in the paragraphs to bring rue liberty to God's people." – Dr. Cynthia James, Ph.D., D. Min., Executive Director, Church of God Association of N. Calif., N. Nevada & Hawaii; Presider, United Covenant Fellowship.

"AN EXCELLENT RESOURCE FOR BOTH NEW AND SEASONED LEADERS. Through Scripture, stories of women worldwide, and her own story, both in the church and in the corporate world, Dr. Porter challenges us to boldly name and claim our gifts and struggles. Her Scripture study is sound, her stories poignant, and her questions stimulating." – Rev. Dr. Connie Kleingartner, Logos Chair of Evangelism and Church Ministries and Director of Field Education, Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago

"Dr. Porter affirms the collaborative nature of female leadership and encourages readers to let these biblical images transform their attitudes about leadership." – Presbyterians Today

"WE HAVE FOUND FOR OURSELVES A TEACHER. Dr. Porter is a Voice ordained to speak on behalf of the sisters who have faded into obscurity because of the injustices of the journey. Leading Lessons is a proclamation of the arrival of the next movement in Kingdom leadership." – Carolyn D. Showell, Ph.D. President, The Sacred College, Pentecostal Assemblies of the World

Jeanne Porter is the founder and President of the TransPorter Group in Chicago, where she consults to Fortune 500 companies, churches, community, and government groups. Dr. Porter has served in numerous leadership roles in corporate, educational and religious organizations, and currently serves as the Dean of Ministerial Leadership for the Sacred College of the Pentecostal Assemblies of the World. Dr. Porter is a popular inspirational speaker and conference/retreat leader.

Dr. Porter's writings focus on leadership and leadership development, especially as it relates to women, churches, and communities of color. She is the author of Leading Ladies: Transformative Biblical Images for Women's Leadership and a contributing writer to Women's Liberation: Jesus Style and Nature of a Sistuh: Black Women's Lived Experiences in Contemporary Culture. In addition, she has published numerous articles on transformative leadership development in such venues as Urban Ministries, The African American Pulpit and Lutheran Woman Today. She has also published monographs that explore the dynamics of leadership in the Gullah Communities of the Sea Islands.

Dr. Porter received both Bachelor and Master of Science degrees from the Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio, the Doctor of Philosophy in Organizational Communication (with a secondary emphasis in Cultural Studies) from Ohio University in Athens, Ohio, and the Master of Arts of Theological Studies, with a focus on spiritual formation and leadership, from McCormick Theological Seminary, Chicago, Illinois.

Format: Paperback 128 pages 6 x 9 inches; Item No: 0-8006-5133-4; Publisher: Augsburg Books; Price: $12.99.

To order Leading Lessons: Insights on Leadership from Women of the Bible please call Augsburg Fortress at 1-800-328-4648 or visit the web site at http://www.augsburgfortress.com/.

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