224. Leadership Through the Lens of Hebrews, with Amy Peeler, author of Hebrews: Commentaries for Christian Formation

Spiritual Life and Leadership

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Amy Peeler, author of Hebrews: Commentaries for Christian Formation, shares her insights on leadership through the lens of the book of Hebrews, drawing parallels between Jesus’ steadfast priesthood and the role of modern pastors and leaders. Her reflections on enduring hope, resilience, and the practicalities of leading a post-COVID church are valuable for all who are in ministry leadership.
THIS EPISODE'S HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:

• Amy Peeler explains the concept of loss and how it impacts the community when leaders pass away.
• Churches feel the impact of the loss of beloved mentors and leaders of faith.
• Amy Peeler emphasizes the comfort that Jesus Christ offers as an unwavering and stable leader.
• Amy Peeler emphasizes the need to navigate through confusion, exhaustion, and resistance in the wilderness, offering advice for leaders leading through change.
• The famous faith chapter, Hebrews 11, emphasizes enduring hope in God and faith as the foundation of good leadership.
• Amy Peeler highlights the imagery of holding on to Jesus as a boat is tethered to its anchor from Hebrews 6, emphasizing resting in Jesus' strength when things are difficult in our leadership.
• Humility and service are so important in leadership, even when being a pastor feels costly.
• Amy Peeler explores the importance of helping congregations navigate loss and resistance.
• Amy Peeler examines the practical instructions for leaders and the principles for leadership found throughout the letter of Hebrews.
• Hebrews' message includes the call for leaders to keep trusting in God, especially during persecution.
• Pastors and priests, according to Amy Peeler, are mediators, similar to Jesus' role as High Priest.

RELEVANT RESOURCES AND LINKS:

• Amy Peeler:
  • www.amypeeler.com
  • Wheaton College
• Books mentioned:
  • Hebrews: Commentaries for Christian Formation, by Amy Peeler
  • Women and the Gender of God, by Amy Peeler
• Related episodes:
  • Power, Vulnerability, Rest, with Tod Bolsinger
  • Leading Like Jesus, with Ken Blanchard

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