Spiritual Leadership: Principles Of Excellence For Every Believer -
He met with the youth pastor, Marcus. Instead of demanding higher attendance numbers, Elias asked about Marcus’s walk with God. They spent the hour in confession and prayer.
"Put the agendas away," he said quietly. "I’ve been a terrible leader to you. I’ve been a driver, not a shepherd. I asked for excellence in your work, but I neglected excellence in your souls. And my own." He met with the youth pastor, Marcus
A spiritual leader manages their reactions. They respond with grace instead of reacting in anger. "Put the agendas away," he said quietly
: Effective leadership requires the ability to make clear, often difficult decisions and the courage to endure hardships or persecution for their witness. I asked for excellence in your work, but
is the process of influencing others toward God’s purposes by aligning one’s life with the Holy Spirit, modeling Christlike character, and serving others in love.