This new volume in the Judson Press ¿Living Church¿ series addresses the need for leaders in today¿s congregation¿and urges the local church to seek the solution at its source. Among the laity of our congregations we may identify and cultivate leaders who will usher the church into a season of renewed fruitfulness and empowered leadership who are engaged with the world and faith community at the ground level. Features chapters on Jesus¿ leadership education and on recruiting and retaining leaders.