Evaluating Leadership

“In Evaluating Leadership, J. Keith McKinley does us a great service by providing a robust example of evaluating leadership theory for missiological practice. Exposing readers to a thorough overview of both transformational leadership and essential dimensions of culture, McKinley models for us a systematic approach to evaluation. It is a gift to leadership researchers and practitioners alike.”


—Justin A. Irving, professor of Christian leadership, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary





“In Evaluating Leadership, J. Keith McKinley gives us a framework for evaluating leadership principles through the Leadership Assessment Matrix. The thirty questions in the second appendix are very valuable, leading the reader through a process of evaluating leadership theory or practice for the biblical, theological, cultural, and philosophical value they bring to the leader. Leadership books are one of my favorite genres of nonfiction, and this is a welcome addition to my library.”


—Todd Lafferty, EVP/COO, International Mission Board





“Leadership is essential, and Evaluating Leadership by J. Keith McKinley is a timely resource for Christian leaders. McKinley is a scholar-practitioner who brings more than twenty years of missionary leadership experience to this important conversation. I encourage leaders to read this book and implement these principles in their ministry and context.”


—Paul Akin, provost, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary





“J. Keith McKinley has written a magnificent book about leadership in missions. McKinley’s experience as an MK, military man, missionary, mission leader, and scholar has informed every part of it. Missions is a challenging endeavor that involves a multifaceted task done within a complicated cultural context. This book should bless anyone involved in that task, but also many who face other challenging tasks in the increasingly complicated cultural context of our modern world.”


—Don Dent, senior professor of world missions, Gateway Seminary