Back at Bristo, and reflection again on the challenges of leadership. The nature of leadership is something I’ve thought on a lot as I am preparing to write as essay on the Philippian Hymn (Philippians 2.5-11). It's possible to confuse leadership with status or qualifications. It requires neither. Leadership, I believe, involves:Recognition of revelation
A sense and conviction of what is right and of what is required – for Christians, a sense of revelation as to what conforms with the Word of God revealed in Scripture and fulfilled in Christ. This is where it starts. But it doesn’t stop there. Good or right ideas are not enough. It also is marked by ….
Responsibility & Resolution
Leaders have a resolute determination to pursue the path they see before them. And a commitment that takes personal responsibility for action and delivery in doing so. Leaders don’t just have ideas for others to deliver on. But ….
Recruiting
A person is only a leader if others are choosing to join in with where they're going and what they're doing.
Jesus was a leader when among us. He calls some to be leaders now. Has God called you? Have a look at yourself and then you can answer the question, in the light of the above.
And let me know if you are, if you like!
