I echo everything Richard said. I hope you'll take some time to read the book.

Really appreciate this Richard. Reading Eugene Peterson's memoir earlier this year helped me see how much my understanding of leadership has been affected by corporate and business models rather than by theology rooted in Scripture.

I might add: I'm not the kind of leader who claims to hear directly from God about what is good for you or the church. I need the community to help me hear how the Holy Spirit is guiding us.

I blogged a few observations and questions raised for my by this post: http://davidswanson.wordpress.com/2010/07/15/how-...

Thanks.