C.H. Spurgeon on Spiritual Leadership: A Story of Hope and Transformation in America's Bloodiest Prison

by Steve Miller

Book Overview

C.H. Spurgeon's passion for raising up future spiritual leaders marked his ministry. Drawing on the strategies of this tremendous man of God, Steve Miller presents C.H. Spurgeon on Spiritual... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0802410642
• ISBN13: 9780802410641
• Release Date: July 2003
• Publisher: Moody Publishers
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.52 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.1" x 7.1"

Customer Reviews

Who doesn't like C.H. Spurgeon?

What a great book and valuable asset to any Christian leaders library. This book is a remarkable book with timely truth for anyone of any age. Spurgeon is a master of the english language and has a way of grabbing the deep things of God and putting them in a format that is both understandable and clear. If you love CH Spurgeon, than you will love this book!

God's Lionhearted Man, C.H. Spurgeon

I am 2/3 through this fine book, trying to relish every aspect of it. Steve Miller does a wonderful job presenting Spurgeon's words on the matter of spiritual leadership. I knew of Spurgeon and have his devotional book, Morning and Evening, but this book is like looking inside this great man of God and seeing what makes him tick. His Love of Christ is expressed on every page...and gives further evidence of the truth..."the greatest of these is love." I look forward to finishing this book and then rereading it many times again.

An Excellent Little Book on True Spiritual Leadership

I came to love Spurgeon while listening to a great pastoral biography on his life by Dr. John Piper. He was a man who truly demonstrated Christ-exalting perseverance in the midst of seemingly insurmountable odds and obstacles. This is the kind of man I need to learn from. Miller caught my attention with the opening sentence of the book. He says, "The best spiritual leaders are always learning." I love this sentence. I had a pastor about 4 years ago, in my hometown of Billings, Montana, who was 84, and who, during his tri-weekly (3 times a week) kidney dialysis, would engage in two practices: evangelizing the nurses or devouring books. He was always learning. I want to be like that! I want to always be learning. But Miller narrows our ambition a bit. He follows his opening sentence with a series of questions that the best spiritual leaders ask themselves. He posits that the best spiritual leaders are the ones who ask, "How can I do this better? How can I have a greater impact? How can I inspire the people around me upward and onward in their Christian growth? How can I glorify God more?" Do you ask yourself those questions regularly? You should. And so should I. From here, Miller endeavors to lay before the reader jewels of wisdom from the life of Spurgeon that will help to answer the above questions. Miller takes the reader through the life and thought of Spurgeon by simply letting Spurgeon speak for himself. The strength of this little book (only 5" tall and 200 pages), in my estimation, is that Miller provides lengthy sections from Spurgeon's own pen and mouth. In fact, the majority of the book is quotes from Spurgeon, while Miller simply comments from one section to another in order to maintain continuity and provide background. In each chapter, Miller focuses on one of nine total essential characteristics of true spiritual leadership that were exemplified in the life and ministry of Charles Spurgeon. They are: Chapter 1: A passion for prayer Chapter 2: A faith that endures Chapter 3: A commitment to holiness Chapter 4: A heart for service Chapter 5: A love for the Lord and His Word Chapter 6: A willingness to suffer Chapter 7: A zeal for proclaiming God's Word Chapter 8: A passion for lost souls Conclusion: The power of a single focus Each chapter, as I have mentioned, is brimming with quotes from Spurgeon while the chapters are closed by a section entitled, 'Spurgeon on his knees' or 'Spurgeon with his pen.' Miller has mined the riches of Spurgeon's life and ministry to give us some soul-nourishing essentials! This is a great book especially for leaders, but also for those who desire an introduction into Charles Spurgeon.

The Prince of Preachers on Leadership

Charles Spurgeon was a pastor first and foremost. He was also a leader by virtue of his responsabilities. Spurgeon's church in London, England grew the entire time that he pastored. Metropolitan Tabernacle became the choice of churches in the late 1800's of England. Most serious students of God's Word have read Spurgeon's sermons but here we get to read Spurgeon on leadership. His advice is humbling and runs contrary to the CEO mentality of today's modern pastors. I am a pastor at a small church but I was broken by the writings and lessons that Spurgeon gave to me on leadership. I pray that many more will find time to read this book.

A fine book for any serious Christian

This is a great read for leaders or for any Christian who wants to know how God gives success to His children. The author covers a lot of ground in this book--prayer, faith, holiness, service, the Word, and more. Great insight into Spurgeon and the reasons for his success. Miller's writing is easy on the eyes. Highly recommended for any serious Christian reader.