2022 Nonfiction Book of the Year

“Preston’s years of wisdom of integrating and living out his faith in the workplace are displayed in Discipled Leader. Leaders will be challenged and encouraged to bring their whole selves to the workplace as they learn from the practical experiences Preston shares."

“Preston Poore has learned through life experience that leadership truly flows from who we are, not from what we do. In Discipled Leader, Preston provides the rationale and tools to help leaders develop a strong, Christ-centered foundation for unimpeachable character and lasting influence."

“There is no command to make converts in Scripture! There is a command to make disciples. However, that command is ignored, watered down, redefined, and disobeyed. Preston Poore not only lays out the biblical mandate in a very real manner, he also makes it practical. I especially like that Discipled Leader is geared for small groups where encouragement and accountability can and should exist. Read this book and join in the excitement of becoming like Jesus. Pass it forward."

“Preston Poore has written the ‘field manual’ for anyone who aspires to be an effective, impactful leader. Discipled Leader makes a clear and persuasive case for development through discipleship. Future difference makers who apply these biblical principles will see powerful results!”

“Discipled Leader provides practical tools, tips, and action points for living out the basic Christian disciplines. Preston’s personal stories are moving and lead the reader to see how applying these principles makes a difference. This resource is useful for new believers or someone following Christ for years. It encourages and equips the individual but can also be used as a group study with the discussion questions and facilitator guide. Discipled Leader would be a great resource for anyone desiring to walk closer with the Lord."

“I recommend this book for those who desire to take their relationship with God to the next level. Discipled Leader provides a good balance between teaching principles and providing framework for practical application. The personal stories shared are powerful in connecting the principles to ‘real life’ and compelling you to action. Preston does a wonderful job of appealing to both the ‘head’ and the ‘heart’ which is key to transformation. Buckle up and get ready to be transformed.”

"Jesus equipped His first century disciples for a singular task and a simple strategy: make disciples who make disciples.  Discipled Leader builds an equipping bridge between Jesus' training of first century disciples and the day-to-day lives of twenty-first century disciples. Those who humbly traverse this bridge will find themselves being informed, transformed, and re-formed as His disciples. My advice: learn from the content, but don't fail to listen prayerfully to the heart. If you listen, you will hear the heart of a Savior reaching through your heart into the world."

“Whatever leadership is, it isn’t easy. Business leaders face daily challenges of ambiguity, uncertainty, risk, conflict, and much more. In Discipled Leader, Preston Poore shows how Christian values and beliefs can guide leaders to do the right things which, in secular commerce, may be called governance, stewardship, equality, engagement, and empowerment. In truth, these are all entirely congruent with the Christian faith, and being a discipled leader ensures unparalleled and infectious strength, faith, and courage. The undeniable connection between discipleship and effective leadership in modern-day secular business is beautifully highlighted in this must-read book.”

“Preston Poore has written a masterpiece. Discipled Leader is a must-read book for anyone who is focused on moving their life’s work from ‘ordinary’ to ‘extraordinary’ in spiritual leadership. The book serves as a dynamic balance for positive action for Christians who truly want to make a difference, change their world and lead. . .. This book brought me joy.”

“A serious book for people seriously wanting to become, and help others become, disciples! And if you’re not serious about wanting to be a discipled and discipling leader, about what are you serious? Discipled Leader is a well-executed effort to help believers ‘be strong in the Lord’ and help others do the same. . .. This is a book to put into practice! I already have people in mind for whom this book may be just the right tool—an unashamed mix of solid theology, intentional action, and strict accountability. . .. I pray that God will use Discipled Leader to produce just that—leaders who are disciples making disciples."

“Powerful, insightful, foundational, practical, empowering, life-altering, timely, and a must-read! Preston developed a work that is not just another book but a tool that can help any sincere individual empower their faith to go simply from head knowledge to heart knowledge and then to practical life knowledge. Our culture is not in desperate need of more knowledge but to gain more application that results in practical life transformation! Maybe like no other time in American history, Christianity is at a crossroads of conviction and faith. Tools like what Preston developed are essential and required for such a time as this. Knowing Preston for almost forty years, I can attest that this book is not simply what he wrote but something he lives. I can’t stress enough the importance of this work at this time! Please do yourself a favor and immerse yourself in this work.”