Asia-Pacific Region: Dr. LeBron Fairbanks (Asia-Pacific Nazarene Theological Seminary [APNTS] President 1984-1989) has just released his latest book, “Leading Decisively! Leading Faithfully! Reflections and Markers.”

“This book could well last for the next fifty years as a vital tool for Christian ministry. Its truth is timeless, and its approach engaging. I commend it to you as a resource you will grow to treasure. … In this book is the distilled wisdom of decades of effective leadership. This is not mere theory. This is a vision for leadership that reflects a life of selfless service and vision. While there are practices and skills that are absolutely essential in the work of leadership in Christian ministry, behind the skills and practices is the foundation of spiritual maturity and reflective thinking. Here is hope and help for Christian leaders in the confusing and sometimes frightening environment in which we find ourselves today. The world is rapidly changing. Christian leaders need help that is timeless and true. I believe you will find this resource one of the most helpful.” – General Superintendent Emeritus, Dr. Jesse C. Middendorf 

In addition to being the 2nd president of APNTS, Dr Fairbanks served for 18 years as as president of Mount Vernon Nazarene University in Ohio, USA, and as the leader of the International Board of Education and as Commissioner of Education for the Church of the Nazarene. Since his official retirement, Dr Fairbanks has been the founding chairman of boardserve.org, and has been serving the Lord in Lakeland, Florida, USA and as the interim pastor of the Tampa First Church of the Nazarene in Florida since 14 February 2016. Married to Anne Fairbanks at the First Church of the Nazarene in Gainesville, Georgia, USA on 22 June 1962, they have one son, Stephen (born 24 March 1975).

The book is now available on Amazon.com by following this link.

“Intended to serve as a multi-lingual, cross-cultural, and baccalaureate-level text on leading decisively and faithfully in Christian communities, it reflects convictions to which we as decisive and faithful leaders remain captive, as we live and lead as maturing disciples of Jesus Christ.”

The book is summarized in the Boardserve blog.