Courageous Leaders

Our world is in desperate need of courageous leaders. Many leaders today are motivated by power, greed, or selfishness. But Jesus wants to raise up a new generation of bold leaders who will recognize the need for God-motivated action and follow through with a God-led plan.

Whether your vision for change is local or global, simple or complex, for your home, business, or ministry, Courageous Leaders will help you remain on a true course and reach the goal set before you. As you read this hands-on guide book, you will be equipped to achieve lasting change in the communities God has placed you.

Howard V. Malmstadt was the International Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs for the University of the Nations (U of N), which he cofounded alongside Youth With A Mission's (YWAM) president, Loren Cunningham, and a team of courageous leaders in 1978. An incredible scientist, he held a PhD in chemistry from the University of Wisconsin and had served on the faculty at the University of Illinois, overseeing over 60 research students' doctoral theses. Howard authored and co-authored over 150 journal publications, books, and patents.

David Joel Hamilton, the son of United Methodist missionaries who served in Bolivia, was born in the United States, born again in Mexico, baptised in the Spirit in Peru, received a mission call in Holland, and served God for over 27 years in YWAM. Raised in a bilingual and bi-cultural context, he developed intuitive cross-cultural sensitivity and a deep desire to see people from developing nations released into leadership. He currently serves as the International Associate Provost of the University of the Nations, Assistant to the President, as well as on the International Leadership Team of the U of N and the Global Leadership Team of YWAM. He is also currently Director of Training on the YWAM/U of N Kona campus. David and his wife Christine have four children.

James Halcomb is a pioneer and author in leadership planning and management systems, having served many churches and Christian ministries as well as Fortune 500 companies from his headquarters in Silicon Valley, California. A businessman, designer and developer, instrument-rated pilot, WWII veteran, and author, James is married to his wife Konda. They have four sons.

The greatest need of our time is for strong, godly trained leaders in every segment of society, especially in the church. Courageous Leaders explains how. —Dr Bill Bright, Founder and President of Campus Crusade for Christ International

A great guide to strategic planning, Courageous Leaders is a real hands-on book that will assist any organization in planning and executing for success. —Jim Daly, President of Focus on the Family