This leadership development study looks at Barnabas' life through the leadership emergence framework. It develops lessons from his life experience, many of which deal with mentoring--especially the linking function. Barnabas was the key figure that connected Paul into the Jewish Christian leadership.

This study focuses on the tandem training seen in Moses and Joshua and the major processing in Joshua's life. Insights on spiritual authority and leadership transition are particularly helpful. This biography uses leadership emergence theory as the framework for analyzing Joshua's life.