Rising to the Call of Leadership

40-Minute Bible Studies

by Kay Arthur, David Lawson, B.J. Lawson

The Making of a Leader–God’s Way

God calls every one of His people to positions of leadership and influence–in our homes, communities, churches, and ultimately the world. But true leadership involves more than simply being the person out front; it means living a life worth following.

In this study of four important leaders of Israel–Eli, Samuel, Saul, and David–you’ll explore key leadership principles, including how to make wise decisions under pressure, deal effectively with mistakes, and set a course that others will follow. Most important, you’ll learn what God expects of you–and how you can rise to the call of effective leadership.

Genres: Leadership

107 pages, Paperback

First published August 21, 2007

About the author

Kay Lee Arthur was an American Christian author, Bible teacher, and co-founder of Precept Ministries International. Renowned for her accessible and inductive approach to Bible study, she helped millions engage deeply with Scripture. Arthur began her ministry informally, teaching teenagers in her living room alongside her second husband, Jack Arthur. Their work soon grew into a global outreach, headquartered in Chattanooga, Tennessee, under the name Precept Ministries International. She hosted the daily Bible teaching program Precepts for Life and became a respected voice in evangelical circles. Arthur authored numerous books and was a four-time winner of the ECPA Christian Book Award for titles such as A Marriage Without Regrets and The New Inductive Study Bible. Her ministry was rooted in a personal reawakening to faith in the early 1960s, following a divorce and a return to religious life. She and Jack also served briefly as missionaries in Mexico before founding their ministry. Arthur remained active in public faith-based initiatives into her later years and was known for her firm stances on social issues. She passed away on 2025 leaving behind a lasting legacy in Christian education and publishing.

Reviews

[Pamm · Rating 5 out of 5]

For 2009, our Women's Ministry group at church saw the need to invest in our women gaining knowledge in how to RISE to the CALL OF LEADERSHIP. This book has been life-changing for me. It detailed the characteristics and principles found in successful leadership and the failure areas to watch out for from those leaders who failed in their leadership roles and how to avoid the same. Totally biblically based on Scripture to gain God's perspective on leadership. Great interactive group or self Bible Study that you can complete in 40 minutes.

[Anson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Pretty good study and easy to use study on the books of I and II Samuel

[Gina · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very good study on leadership. With a need for gaining knowledge in how to RISE to the CALL OF LEADERSHIP, this book has helped. Simple characteristics & principles found in the bible that will help you in successful leadership & helps you see shortcomings & failure areas in which to grow. Don't be afraid to mess up & make mistakes, but be willing to learn & grow! Seek God and pray without seizing. You'll be alright. Worth reading referring back to many times.