After an insightful analysis of symptoms of the current leadership crisis, Roberta Hestenes describes three different leadership “postures”: leading from below, beside, and above. She concludes with an explanation of why and how effective leaders must be intentional, purposeful, persistent, and visionary.

General Session, 52 mins.
A More Excellent Way: Reconciliation Through Christ
1999 6th CBE International Conference

ROBERTA HESTENES (D.Min., Fuller Theological Seminary) served as president of Eastern University from 1987-1996, where she helped found Eastern's Center for Christian Women in Leadership and the Center for Organizational Excellence in World Missions. Since 1980 she has served on the board of directors for both World Vision USA and World Vision International, including seven years as Chair of the Board of World Vision International. She is an ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church (USA).