Good, Christian leadership is not only about delegation. In a Christian context, a leader never has - nor should seek to have - his will done. There is Another in charge!
Christian leadership is also more than consultation + delegation. It begins with discernment and contingency: 'I think this is what God might be saying: can you confirm this for me?' This is the baptist way. Get confirmation from God's people. Then inspire and encourage and assist in the execution of it.
This is contrary to the flesh. The flesh wants to dominate. Control. Insist and bully. See one's own wisdom bear fruit.
The way of Christ is to empty self; serve; humble self and obey God.
You have a choice as to the type of leader you might be. Worldly or Christ-like. Being Christ-like is harder. Which will you choose?
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Personal Reflections as a follower of the Way
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- 'Christian faith is purposeful participation in the life, ministry & victory of Jesus Christ'
- Married to Jennifer & serving together in full-time Church ministry since 1980. Committed to the Word of God in the Holy Scriptures. Influenced by Reformed, Orthodox, Catholic mystics, Anabaptists, Pietists, Puritans and Pentecostals and baptistic to the core! So thankful for Jesus, seeking to follow Him and inviting you to explore these pages to find out more about the exciting beauty of worshipping God through becoming a disciple of Jesus Christ.