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This astonishing reversal, this quiet revival needs a new kind of leader with a new approach \u2013 one that is transparent, authentic and welcoming to the lost.<\/p>\n<p>Amazingly, a new brand of leader has been quietly emerging from the ashes and rubble, as if in readiness. These leaders are hungry, holy and humble, answering the call to return to the cruciform way \u2013 a leadership style rooted in humility; in the sacrificial, cross-shaped example of Jesus. \u00a0Alain Emerson, with encouragement and discernment, offers strategic guidance and the practical tools for these new leaders to be part of this exciting change.<\/p>\n<p>From the author of <em>Luminous Dark,<\/em>\u00a0with searingly honest acknowledgement of recent leadership failures within the church, comes a heartfelt call for change: a call for a return to the ancient way, to leadership in the way of the cross. Holy, hungry and humble leadership. Cruciform leadership.<\/p>\n<div id=\"fws_6a5f4089700c0\" class=\"wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_row standard_section \" data-column-margin=\"default\" data-midnight=\"dark\">\n<div class=\"row_col_wrap_12 col span_12 dark left\">\n<div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column column_container vc_column_container col no-extra-padding inherit_tablet inherit_phone instance-0\" data-t-w-inherits=\"default\" data-bg-cover=\"\" data-padding-pos=\"all\" data-has-bg-color=\"false\" data-bg-color=\"\" data-bg-opacity=\"1\" data-hover-bg=\"\" data-hover-bg-opacity=\"1\" data-animation=\"\" data-delay=\"0\">\n<div class=\"vc_column-inner\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<p>Alain exhorts leaders to reflect on the servant-hearted nature of Jesus, to stay true to his call, and to be prepared for temptation, distraction and spiritual attack. 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