Servant Leadership in Action

Chapter 30Henry Blackaby

A Lifelong Servant Leader

RICHARD BLACKABY

I have worked with and been inspired by Henry Blackaby, who is highlighted here by his son, Richard, as a true exemplar of servant leadership. Henry’s book, Experiencing God, coauthored with Richard, has impacted millions of people. One of Henry’s key philosophies is “Find out what God is doing, and then join in.” He helped me realize that I shouldn’t be praying for God to support my agenda, but rather figuring out if my agenda supports His. Henry also convinced me that “God doesn’t call the qualified; He qualifies the called.” Thanks, Richard, for sharing your wonderful father with us all. —KB

“LEADERSHIP IS ONE of the most observed and least understood phenomena on earth.” ...