Book Review: The Nehemiah Factor: 16 Characteristics of a Missional Leader. Dr. Frank Page, (New Hope Publishers: Birmingham, AL, 2008).
The Nehemiah Factor is the product of Dr. Frank Page who is a gifted pastor and speaker. He is the former President of the Southern Baptist Convention and writes from this perspective as well as with wisdom gained from many years of pastoral service.
The author’s approach with this work is to lay out 16 leadership characteristics as revealed in the lives of biblical characters, primarily in the life of Nehemiah. Each chapter ends with reflective questions which challenge the reader to look introspectively or to facilitate group discussions.
The title somewhat misleads in the use of the term “missional.” The characteristics discussed in the book are those that are foundational to leadership. Anyone versed in the “missional” conversation assumes the leadership characteristics discussed. While not necessarily specific to the aspects of being “missional,” the issues discussed are essential to leaders.
Perhaps the “clarion call” of this book is the call to leadership for all Christians. Page does not propose that these characteristics are reserved only for an elite few, but are normative for all Christians who seek to fulfill the calling of a Christ-follower. As such, the book would serve as a primer for small group discussions or developmental training for a management or leadership team.
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