Been thinking about what Intentional
Christian Leaders do, how they act and what they say. If anything I have
learned that leadership is a cultural thing that differs from place to place
and church to church. I think there are some things that are common to all
cultures. Below are just two of the things that I have noticed about
Intentional Christian Leaders.
Intentional Christian Leaders step forward and
challenge the status quo they question things both inside and outside the
church. Inside the church because they are always looking for a way to do things
better. They question both other leaders and themselves. If they question
others but not themselves they could lose- in the fog of information- that
vital piece of information that could usher in that next great move of God for
their churches. If they question just themselves they gain nothing, but doubts.
Outside the church, they look to question those in authority in their
communities and hold them to the standards expected. They question and are the voice
of those who are voiceless.
Intentional Christian Leaders
recognize and reward people's efforts. They honour all, not just those that
have prominent positions in the church such as the worship team, but those who
work in the background. They honour those of any age not just the young and
trendy.
Jesus spoke too, lead, and honoured
all, the young, the old, the rich and the poor. He questioned and answered
those in authority and those with deep seated prejudices. He introduced a new
and better way. For Jesus, it was people who mattered not programmes and it was people that were the
objective of his mission.
Food for thought for every
Intentional Christian Leader.
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