Not all successful leadership is biblical leadership. – Tony Morgan
Leadership, and how it is defined, will differ from one organization to another. An organization must …
- First, determine its core values.
- Second, determine the leadership qualities that will make those values into reality
While some leadership guidelines are universal (credibility) others are unique to the organization. A used car dealership is not viewing leadership the same way as a church.
At Spout Springs we are always discovering and developing our leadership philosophy. Below are a few of them.
- Leadership is caught not taught – people must be involved in leadership to learn leadership
- Whether born or made, all leaders need to be refined – no one ever becomes so good they stop developing
- God does not call people who are equipped. He equips the people He calls – don’t look for readiness but willingness.
- In ministry especially, self-appointed leadership is a BIG NO-NO! – self-appointed leaders are more interested in titles than serving
- The higher the leadership position, the less freedom you possess – greater leadership means greater responsibility
- Leaders are held to a higher and stricter standard – call it unfair all you want so long as you see the reality
- Just like discipleship, leadership development is a slow and messy process.
- We develop with a focus on vision, not need – We avoid “warm body in empty spot” mentality.
- Failure and mistakes are the seed bed for learning.
What are some of your leadership guidelines?
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