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People Matter.


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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