About the Author

Ernest Preston Manning is the Founder of the Manning Centre for Building Democracy. He has served as a Senior Fellow of the Fraser Institute, a Senior Fellow of the Canada West Foundation, a Distinguished Visitor in Canadian Public Policy at the University of Calgary, and as the Dean's Distinguished Visitor in Political Science and Canadian Studies at the University of Toronto. He has received honorary degrees from seven Canadian universities.From 1987 to 2002, Mr. Manning was an active participant in Canadian federal politics and was one of the principal founders of the Reform Party of Canada in 1987 and the Canadian Conservative Reform Alliance (Canadian Alliance) in 2000. He served as Leader of the Reform Party from 1987 to 2000, as Leader of the Opposition in Parliament from 1997 to 2000, and as his party's critic for Science and Technology.He is the author of two Canadian bestsellers, The New Canada (Macmillan, 1992), and Think Big: My Adventures in Life and Democracy (McClelland & Stewart, 2002). He is a frequent speaker at conferences and conventions, as well as being a radio and television commentator. Besides commenting on political and economic themes, he speaks and writes extensively on the relation of faith to politics, science, business, and conflict resolution.Preston Manning was appointed a Companion of the Order of Canada in 2007, inducted into the Alberta Order of Excellence in 2012, and sworn in as a Privy Councillor in 2013.He and his wife Sandra have been married for 50 years. They have five children and eleven grandchildren and reside in Calgary, Alberta,

Reviews

Few leaders know what it is to step onto a national stage to shape and sustain public opinion and action for a better democracy. Preston Manning has done that, not once, but twice through his leadership in creating political parties which gave him voice as Leader of the Official Opposition to the Government of Canada. This book contains Preston Manning's true-north wisdom, and is essential reading for reflective leadership."--Lorna DueckCEO, Crossroads Global Media Group "Preston Manning once again challenges people to wrestle with some big questions--this time, the linkage between faith, leadership, and politics--while making those questions and answers personal to each reader."--Dr. Colin HarbinsonInternational director, StoneWorks Global Arts Initiative "The worlds of religion and politics are going through a uniquely turbulent time ... or maybe not. Manning's compelling insights from the Bible and his own experience will change your perspective."
--Kevin JenkinsPresident and CEO, World Vision International "Preston's use of storytelling keeps this potentially complex issue interesting and practical. A must-read for those who love politics or faith, and want to understand how the two can work together seamlessly."--The Honourable Chuck Strahl PC, Former Cabinet Minister and Member of the Parliament of Canada "Manning's new book connects Jesus to contemporary issues twenty centuries later. It also indicates why a native of Nazareth has a nominal following today of over a billion persons after a public career of only 36 months."--The Honourable David Kilgour PC, Former Cabinet Minister and Member of the Parliament of Canada "This book is replete with wise biblical insight into the most acute challenges of contemporary leadership. It offers a veritable feast to those many believers seeking to follow Christ in the public marketplace and searching for substantial practical help. Preston Manning skillfully narrates a delightfully human and insightful dialogue between his own substantial experience and the rich biblical stories of leaders like David, Moses, Daniel, Esther, and, of course, Jesus himself. He pulls off a marvellous blend of theological insight and practical application that would put most preachers to shame.I have disagreed sharply with Preston Manning when he told me he was not a theologian. I answered that if anyone could do theology in the world of public leadership, it was him. This book provides all the evidence I need to win that argument!"--Dr. Paul Williams, Chief Executive Officer, British and Foreign Bible Society