Leading From the Foundation UpLeading From the Foundation Up

If the fear of the Lord is "the beginning of wisdom," then it must be the starting point for fruitful Christian leadership. David Cook and Shane Parker offer an accessible volume focused on Christian leadership philosophy and practice from the foundational viewpoint of the fear of the Lord. This unique approach will enable developing and seasoned leaders to grow in godliness for the sake of the gospel and the church. DAVID M. COOK serves as Senior Pastor of Calvary Baptist Church in Greenwood, IN. He received an M.A. in Christian Worship and a Doctor of Educational Ministry in Leadership from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Dr. Cook is married to Emily, and they have four young children. SHANE W. PARKER serves as the Director of the Doctor of Educational Ministry program and Associate Professor of Leadership and Educational Ministries at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He has over 20 years of local church ministry service and over 15 years of academic administration and professorial experience in the discipline of leadership. He is the co-author of Transformission: Making Disciples through Short-term Missions and A Pastor's Life: Practical Wisdom from the Puritans. Dr. Parker is married to Lydia, and they have two children.