Formed to Lead

Humility, Character, Integrity, and Discernment

Jason Jensen

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IVP Formatio
26 August 2025

Christian life & practice; Christian institutions & organisations; Management: leadership & motivation; Advice on careers & achieving success

Grow in Your Leadership Calling Through the Example of Jesus

Discover the profound impact of spirituality on leadership with Formed to Lead, a compelling exploration of how the Holy Spirit shapes effective leaders. Guided by Jason Jensen, a seasoned leader in spiritual foundations, Formed to Lead takes you through an inspiring narrative that bridges divine guidance and practical leadership.

You'll uncover the nature of Christian leadership by examining Jesus' leadership in Luke 3-4. Each chapter offers insights into the temptations of leadership, learning humility through discipleship, and encountering God in vulnerability. With group Bible studies and discussion questions, it’s perfect for individuals or groups seeking a deeper and more faith-driven approach to leadership.

Formed to Lead shows leaders how to:

examine how a combination of tender humility and bold faith enhance faithful Christian leadership

explore the connection between spiritual discipline and strong leadership qualities

learn strategies to overcome common leadership challenges by drawing from Jesus' example

discern the Holy Spirit’s movement in your own growth and in your leadership calling

reflect on personal leadership journeys through guided discussion questions

Ideal for readers of Ruth Haley Barton and Henri Nouwen, Formed to Lead is a guide for aspiring leaders committed to following Jesus’ example. Join a community of like-minded individuals who are reshaping leadership through spirituality. Transform your approach and lead with humility, character, integrity, and discernment by reading Formed to Lead.

By: Jason Jensen
Imprint: IVP Formatio
Country of Publication: United States [Currently unable to ship to USA: see Shipping Info]
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 140mm, Spine: 11mm
Weight: 218g
ISBN: 9781514009901
ISBN 10: 1514009900
Pages: 168
Publication Date: 26 August 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Table of contents forthcoming

Jason Jensen (MA, Fuller) is vice president of spiritual foundations for InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA. Jason led InterVarsity staff teams in Berkeley, California, for twenty-nine years. He and his wife, Susi, are based in Madison, Wisconsin, where Jason oversees the formation of InterVarsity staff in Scripture, theology, spiritual formation, and prayer. Their two adult children live in California.

Reviews for Formed to Lead: Humility, Character, Integrity, and Discernment

""In a world where spiritual formation and character are often divorced from leadership, this book is timely. Filled with practical exercises and prayers and grounded in Scripture and decades of experience, Jason Jensen invites us on a rich journey of formation--to reflect, listen, and discern. A must-read for any leader wanting to grow in his/her own discipleship and intimacy with God!"" --Tom Lin, president and CEO of InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA ""Leaders ignore their inner lives at great peril. This rich book, rooted in the gospel of Luke, takes readers on a pilgrimage of self-reflection and spiritual formation. It explores--through a variety of church traditions--how building integrity, humility, and discernment fosters both personal centeredness and spiritual authority."" --Alec Hill, president emeritus of InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA ""Formed to Lead challenges the conventional pursuit of leadership, inviting us instead to embrace the deeper invitation of Christ. Grounded in Scripture and rich with practical insight, this transformative guide reminds us that leadership is not about striving but surrender--recognizing that the work is the Lord's and that true effectiveness flows from intimacy with him. When leadership becomes an overflow of the Spirit within us, we experience a profound unburdening, anchored in the integrity of our true identity and purpose."" --Andrew Ginsberg, president of Operation Mobilization USA ""Jason Jensen understands--and exemplifies--the truth that our leadership can never outpace our formation. Through a masterful blend of Scripture, timeless wisdom from church history, personal authenticity, and practical, adaptable practices, Formed to Lead offers fresh hope and new imagination to leaders hungry for all God has for them--and those they serve."" --Kara Powell, chief of leadership formation at Fuller Seminary and coauthor of Future-Focused Church