Transform Your Leadership Through the Wisdom of Paul

Small group leaders and church leaders often wrestle with navigating complex ministry situations while maintaining unity, humility, and Christ-centered focus. The apostle Paul faced similar challenges in first-century Corinth—a divided church grappling with questions of leadership, wisdom, and spiritual maturity. In this 9-session LifeGuide® Bible Study based on his book Basic Christian Leadership, John Stott (1921-2011) guides you through 1 Corinthians 1-4, revealing timeless principles that speak directly to today's leadership challenges.

This study provides a practical framework for leading with the clarity, wisdom, and gentleness that characterized Paul's ministry. Through examination of Scripture, you'll discover how to bring unity amid division, find power in weakness, and cultivate the gentle spirit that marks authentic Christian leadership. This study is ideal for leadership teams, elders, small group leaders, and anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of biblical leadership principles.

LifeGuide Bible studies feature:



- A guide to getting the most out of the study, including suggestions for how to participate in individual or group study.

- Leader's notes for preparation and leading a group through the study.

- "Now or Later" section following each session to help you act on what you learn.

- Trustworthy biblical wisdom from experienced authors.

About LifeGuide Bible Studies

Presented in a convenient workbook format and featuring the inductive Bible study approach, LifeGuide Bible Studies are thoroughly field-tested prior to publication. They are proven and popular guides for digging into Scripture on your own or with a small group.

For over 30 years, LifeGuide Bible Studies have been your trusted companion for thoughtful, Scripture-based exploration, helping individuals and groups engage deeply with God's Word. With over 15 million copies sold, this beloved series has guided countless Christians through books of the Bible and meaningful topics, offering timeless insights and practical application.



John R. W. Stott (1921–2011) was known worldwide as a preacher, evangelist, and communicator of Scripture. For many years he served as rector of All Souls Church in London. A leader among evangelicals in Britain, the United States, and around the world, Stott was a principal framer of the landmark Lausanne Covenant (1974). His connections in and heart for the global church led him to found Langham Partnership. Langham continues its work today, equipping key leaders to preach God's Word clearly, faithfully, and relevantly in over 140 countries. Stott's many books, including Basic Christianity and The Cross of Christ, have sold millions of copies.



Carolyn Nystrom (MA, Wheaton College) has written more than eighty books, Bible study guides and children's titles. She served as general editor for the Christian Classics series and she co-authored Guard Us, Guide Us and Prayingwith theologian J. I. Packer, and Before I Was Born (God's Design for Sex) with Sandra Speidel. In addition to actively serving in her church and community, she has been a foster parent, an elementary schoolteacher and a book editor. Carolyn lives in the Chicago area with her husband and they have four grown children.



Getting the Most Out of Christian Leadership



1 Seeing Gifting in God's Imperfect People



2 Bringing Unity in the Midst of Division



3 Finding Power in Weakness



4 Placing Confidence in Christ



5 Being Led by theSpirit



6 Moving Toward Maturity



7 Leading in Ways That Last



8 Keeping a Clear Conscience



9 Cultivating a Gentle Spirit



Leader's Notes



"Stott is one of the premier theologians of our time. To have the privelge of having him lead us through 9 lessons about Christian Leadership is well worth our time. This study would be great for church leadership teams, elders, small group leader training."