As Nehemiah transitioned from royal attendant to city builder, God placed the important mantle of leadership upon his shoulders...for good reason!

Nehemiah practiced disciplines of strong leadership: spending time in solitude and prayer, objectively appraising his circumstances, unifying those under his charge, and setting in place an appropriate plan of action.

Perhaps most impressive, he handled criticism and opposition—the most difficult parts of leadership—with abundant grace. Help cultivate this skill essential leadership skill through Pastor Chuck Swindoll’s exposition of Nehemiah 2:11–20.