Christian Leadership

November 4, 2014 by DoneWithReligion

Matthew 23:8-12

We hear so much about leadership in the church. Some people seem to be natural-born leaders, while others strive to get into leadership positions. A lot of people seem to be interested in power and fame, and being in charge.

I’m really not sure why the emphasis on leadership. If we look at what Jesus said about leaders, I’m not sure as many people would be as interested.

The way Jesus described leaders seems quite different from what a lot of people think. Leaders are to be servants, they are to put others first. They are to live as examples. servant-leader

Leaders are to be loving and not power-hungry. Usually, leadership comes with years of experience and gaining godly wisdom.

Leaders are not elevated above the other believers. We are all equal parts of the body. We are all under the headship of Jesus, not other humans.

Leadership should not be a power trip, but a natural way of life by loving others. Those we consider to be leaders will allow godly wisdom to naturally flow out and be an encouragement and help to those who are not as far along the path as others.

Leadership is not an office or position, but a servant attitude to help guide brothers and sisters along in their walk with God.

We don’t need to seek out an office or title of leadership. Leaders in the body of Christ will show themselves naturally through love, example and servant spirit. From time to time, each of us will be a leader in our walk. As we live each day being a living part of the Church, there will be others who look to us for encouragement, help and guidance. It is then that the love and servant spirit will show up and be a help to a brothers or sister in need.

A couple good articles on true leadership can be found at the following links:

http://house2housemagazine.com/2013/11/12/christ-is-our-leader-by-jon-zens/

http://house2housemagazine.com/2013/11/11/leadership-in-organic-churches-by-milt-rodriquez/

Posted in christian living | Tagged church, leaders, leadership, servant | 6 Comments

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on November 10, 2014 at 3:02 PM DonewithReligion

Thanks Vernon. Your comment is so true. Thanks for posting.

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on November 10, 2014 at 3:01 PM DonewithReligion

Yes, so true. Our leadership should not come from an appointed office, or position, but from the love of Christ flowing out of us to be a help and encourager to others. Thanks for your comment.

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on November 5, 2014 at 6:03 AM Vernon

Great article and one that I needed to read. I believe we are all leaders but the key is to allow the Holy Spirit to lead us. I also believe that leadership starts at home. If a man can’t lead his wife and children according to God’s will, it doesn’t matter how much he leads in his career if his home is not in godly order. Thank you.

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on November 5, 2014 at 5:46 AM livingliminal

I remember being at a 21st birthday party of a family friend. There was a time of affirmation and prayer for him and the person who ran the church youth group starting talking about how his service in the church showed that he was ready for leadership. It was all I could do not to stand up and shout out, “No, this young man’s service proves that he IS a leader!”

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on November 4, 2014 at 4:26 PM DonewithReligion

Thank you for reading my article. In answer to your question, I think it will vary according to the situation. God will provide the guidance and help to what is needed in that person’s life at that time. He will work through His servant-leader to be a help and encourager. Thanks for your comment.

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on November 4, 2014 at 4:16 PM connectdd

Great reminder of the aspects of true leadership. Love the last paragraph, we will all be leaders at different times in our lives, what type of leader?

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