The Book of Titus: A Leadership Primer for Truth

December 3, 2025

The Book of Titus: A Leadership Primer for Truth

Stacey Harris-Twyman | 2023

Abstract

Unethical behavior plagues America. A fundamental question for the Church is: Can God trust today’s pastors and leaders to represent Him in ministry and the marketplace? Virtually every profession has a written code of ethics to guarantee moral performance. To address the leadership deficit in Crete, Paul wrote a letter to Titus. Paul’s letter to Titus functions as a ‘leadership help guide’ to aid him in appointing elders. Although Paul set a patriarchal church order, the leadership qualities he wrote about contain universal principles such as faithfulness, trustworthiness, and practicing the common good.

The Book of Titus: A Leadership Primer for Truth is a corridor for emerging pastors and leaders seeking to synthesize teachings with behaviors while introducing the subject of truth. Chapter One lays a foundation for “What is Truth?” and presents an annex leadership theory. Since leadership and duty are synonymous, Chapter Two offers a practicum regarding “Responsibility to Truth.” Leaders might face unethical behavior from individuals in and outside their organization. As a result, Chapter Three helps leaders “Promote Truth” in every place they serve. The Holy Spirit is the great transformer, so Chapter Four addresses “Truth in Formation.”

Many African Americans have accepted Islam over Christianity because of Paul’s words, “Slaves obey your masters.” They believed Paul sanctioned slavery. Nothing could be further from the truth. Thus, Chapter Five is titled “The Liberating Truth.” Finally, Chapter Six encourages pastors and leaders to “Live in the Truth.” Reflection questions at the end of each chapter help pastors and leaders assess vital takeaways. The Book of Titus: A Leadership Primer for Truth offers practical solutions to remedy the leadership deficit in families, communities, and organizations. Furthermore, pastors and leaders can use this book as a primer to develop themselves and emerging leaders within their organizations.

Keywords: Chattel Slavery, Civic Values, Common Good, Emerging Leaders, Ethics, Leadership, Pastors, Paul, Personal Growth, Spiritual Development, Titus, Trust, Value-Based Leadership

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