Leadership…is the God-given ability to influence others through the power of a godly life and the wisdom gained in the practice of truth.

— Jerry Wragg, Pastor, Theologe und Buchautor

Topics: Work & Vocation, Wisdom & Understanding, Growth & Character

Jerry Wragg

Jerry Wragg ist ein US-amerikanischer evangelikaler Pastor, Theologe und Buchautor, der seit 2001 die Grace Immanuel Bible Church in Florida leitet und als Präsident des The Expositors Seminary wirkt. Theologisch im reformatorisch-baptistischen Spektrum verortet, betont er die expositorische Predigt sowie strenge Maßstäbe für persönliche Heiligung und geistliche Leiterschaft. Für Bibelleser stehen seine Auslegungen für ein traditionsbewusstes Verständnis von christlicher Jüngerschaft, Seelsorge und pastoraler Verantwortung.

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