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The Conviction to Lead: 25 Principles for Leadership That Matters

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Overview

Cultures and organizations do not change without strong leadership. While many leadership books focus on management or administration, the central focus of The Conviction to Lead is on changing minds.

Dr. Mohler was the driving force behind the transformation of Southern Seminary from a liberal institution of waning influence to a thriving evangelical seminary at the heart of the Southern Baptist Convention. Since then, he has been one of the most prominent voices in evangelicalism, fighting for Christian principles and challenging secular culture.

Using his own experiences and examples from history, Dr. Mohler demonstrates that real leadership is a transferring of conviction to others, affecting their actions, motivations, intuition, and commitment. This practical guide walks the reader through what a leader needs to know, do, and be in order to affect change.

Perfect for students, pastors, church leaders, and laypeople alike, the Logos edition of this volume is fully searchable and easily accessible. Scripture passages link directly to your favorite Bible translation, and important theological concepts link to dictionaries, encyclopedias, and a wealth of resources in your digital library.

  • Explores what it means to be a leader
  • Discusses qualities necessary for effective leadership
  • Focuses on the idea of spreading conviction to others
  • The Conviction to Lead
  • Leading Is Believing
  • Convictional Intelligence
  • Leadership Is Narrative
  • Leaders Understand Worldviews
  • The Passion to Lead
  • Leaders Are Thinkers
  • Leaders Are Teachers
  • Leadership Is All About Character
  • Leadership and Credibility
  • Leaders Are Communicators
  • Leaders Are Readers
  • The Leader and Power
  • Leaders Are Managers
  • Leaders Are Speakers
  • Leadership as Stewardship
  • The Leader as Decision Maker
  • The Moral Virtues of Leadership
  • The Leader and the Media
  • The Leader as Writer
  • The Digital Leader
  • The Leader and Time
  • Leadership That Endures
  • The Leader and Death
  • The Leader’s Legacy

Top Highlights

“The problem is a lack of attention to what leaders believe and why this is central.” (Page 19)

“A good leader stands out when character is matched by competence and the central virtue of knowing what to do.” (Page 83)

“Convictions are not merely beliefs we hold; they are those beliefs that hold us in their grip.” (Page 21)

“The leadership that matters most is convictional—deeply convictional.” (Page 21)

“Leaders need to possess and develop many qualities, but the one element that drives them to the front is passion. Without it, nothing important happens.” (Page 51)

Dr. Al Mohler has written a book that shakes us up and challenges our thinking. The Conviction to Lead is poised to become one of the all-time classic works on Christian leadership.

—Jim Daly, president, Focus on the Family

Having rarely thought about leadership, I was hooked from the first chapter—to my complete surprise. This is a powerful book and gracefully written.

—Fred Barnes, executive editor, The Weekly Standard

This is Mohler in his most natural habitat, doing what he does best. If you are a pastor or elder, if you are an owner or CEO, if you are in any form of leadership, I am convinced that this book will transform the way you lead. I highly recommend that you read it.

—Tim Challies, pastor, Grace Fellowship Church, Toronto, Canada

For any one currently in a position of leadership, or anyone who aspires to a position of leadership, this book is a necessity.

Douglas Wilson, pastor, Christ Church, Moscow, ID

Albert Mohler is the ninth president of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, the Southern Baptist Convention’s flagship school. Dr. Mohler is a radio personality, blogger, and sought-after commentator. He has been quoted in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and USA Today. He has also appeared on such national news programs as Larry King Live, NBC’s Today Show, Dateline NBC, Good Morning America, The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer, and The O’Reilly Factor.

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  1. Werner Braun

    Werner Braun

    8/7/2025

    Albert Mohler liefert mit The Conviction to Lead ein leidenschaftliches Plädoyer für eine Art von Führung, die sich nicht an Trends orientiert, sondern an festen christlichen Überzeugungen. Sein zentrales Argument: Strategie, Vision, Teamführung – all das ist wichtig, aber ohne tiefe, theologisch verankerte Grundsätze bleibt es auf Sand gebaut. Leitung muss in Wahrheit wurzeln – sonst wird sie vom Zeitgeist hin- und hergeworfen. Besonders eindrücklich fand ich das Kapitel „Leading is Believing“: Hier zeigt Mohler, dass echte Leiterschaft immer aus einem inneren Glaubensfundament heraus entsteht. Ohne diese Verwurzelung bleibt jede Vision flach und jede Führung instabil. Leitung beginnt mit Überzeugung – und genau das zieht sich als roter Faden durch das ganze Buch. Ebenso stark: das Kapitel „Leaders Understand Worldviews“. Hier zeigt Mohler, wie wichtig es für geistliche Leitung ist, die kulturellen Strömungen und konkurrierenden Weltbilder unserer Zeit zu durchschauen. Wer das nicht tut, riskiert, unbewusst mit dem Zeitgeist zu führen – statt bewusst mit einer klaren, christlich geprägten Sicht auf die Welt. Gute Leitung erkennt nicht nur die Wahrheit, sondern hilft anderen, sie zu sehen – und ihr zu vertrauen. Was mir persönlich auch hängen geblieben ist: Die Liebe zum Lehren. Mohler erinnert daran, dass Leiten auch immer Belehren heißt – und das geht nicht ohne echte Liebe. Liebe zum Gegenüber und Liebe zu dem, was man weitergibt. Nur diese Kombination bewirkt echtes Wachstum – beim Leiter selbst und bei denen, die er prägt. Das Buch ist gut lesbar, in kurzen, prägnanten Kapiteln aufgebaut und dabei immer praxisnah. Allerdings darf man auch nicht zu viel erwarten: Die kürze der Kapitel lässt es teils fast skizzenhaft wirken. Wer tiefergehende theologische Reflexion oder ein umfassendes Leiterschaftsmodell sucht, wird hier nicht zwingend fündig. Das Buch eignet sich eher als Einstieg, als Impulsgeber – besonders für junge oder neu in Verantwortung stehende Leiter. Fazit: The Conviction to Lead ist kein Handbuch für alle Fragen geistlicher Leitung – aber ein überzeugender Startpunkt. Wer sich vom Zeitgeist nicht treiben lassen, sondern von Wahrheit leiten lassen will, wird hier kluge, herausfordernde Gedanken finden. Klar, motivierend, praxisnah – mit Potenzial zur Vertiefung.
  2. Lucas Martin

    Lucas Martin

    10/16/2018

    buen dia, hay posibilidad que suban este libro en español?
  3. Allen Haynie

    Allen Haynie

    1/15/2017

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