Abstract Authors John Maxwell and Tim Elmore have developed a study bible which is a helpful resource for today’s developing leader. This paper will discuss their concept of the top ten leadership principles and how they can be applied in the secular world. The application of these principles will also be supported by the concepts and beliefs of Henry and Richard Blackaby, authors of "Spiritual Leadership: Moving People on to God’s Agenda." The Application of Spiritual Principles in a Secular World Ask any Christian who the ultimate leader is and without a doubt most will answer, God. He is followed by millions and the principles and spiritual standards he set forth thousands of years ago still stand strong and are praiseworthy. Authors John Maxwell and Tim Elmore realized the need for a creditable resource for today’s emerging leaders. The Maxwell Leadership Bible pulls out the spiritual leadership elements that have been overlooked by so many others. I will take what Maxwell and Elmore consider the “Top Ten Leadership Principles of Jesus” and propose how to use them in our day-to-day lives and how we as leaders can apply them to secular leadership. The first principle listed is leadership is servanthood with scripture references in Mark 8:35 and Matthew 20:25-28. This text in the bible tells the story of Jesus explaining, how in order to follow him and become a great leader, the spirit of servanthood must be priority. God even gives us a visual through Jesus’ actions at the last supper, “Jesus modeled servanthood by washing His disciples feet-including Judas Iscariot, the one who would betray Him” (Jansen, 2010). In order to serve as a leader of any organization whether religious or secular there must be a sense of security and the ability to release your ego. This principle is the most beneficial to apply in a secular setting. When leaders grasp the reality the leadership has nothing to do with status, perks, and notoriety; the better leaders they will become. Christian leaders should act as stewards of the financial resources or authority God has so graciously placed at their disposal. In a business, this would mean being protective and cautious with the company’s budget, profits, and most importantly the employees. Blackaby and Blackaby (2011) suggest that “perhaps the greatest Christian influence on leadership theory has been in the area of servant leadership” (p. 198). Let your purpose prioritize your life, is the second principle mentioned and supported by scriptures Luke 19:10, Matthew 6:33 and John 17:4. John 17:4 says, “I have glorified you on earth. I have finished the work which You have given Me to do” (Maxwell and Elmore, 2007, p.1330). Jesus was all and only about his priorities and unlike many of us had no difficulty living up to his priorities. A leader must be clear of their purpose and once the purpose has been recognized the leader must continue to be ambitious and determined. This principle may be a bit more problematic to use in a secular situation as a large number of today’s leaders go to work each day without a clear sense of their God-given purpose. In order to let your purpose prioritize your life there must be a transition from reporting to a job to arriving at your vocation. Leaders in a vocation feel that their work has will have an e