IMPLEMENTATION LEADERSHIP IN CHURCH MINISTRY

A leader of the church must be qualified as a leader biblically, because the church reputation and Christ is placed on the shoulder of the leaders. Who are church leaders? They are all who have responsibility in the church such as pastors, elders, deacons, administrators, youth leader, etc. When a church elect leaders, it should be done a Paul wrote to Timothy. A leader of the church must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behavior, given to hospitality, apt to teach; Not given to wine, no striker, not greedy of filthy lucre; but patient, not a brawler, not covetous; One that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all gravity; (For if a man know not how to rule his own house, how shall he take care of the church of God?) Not a novice, lest being lifted up with pride he fall into the condemnation of the devil. Moreover he must have a good report of them which are without; lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil. Likewise must the deacons be grave, not double tongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of filthy lucre; Holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience. And let these also first be proved; then let them use the office of a deacon, being found blameless. There many advantages if the election of church leader conducted honestly.

A church leader should have honesty in all their life, because their responsibility is coming from God and will give to God. What they are saying should the truth. By doing so they will have a clear conscience, trust and credibility from the church member. A leadership without honesty result a lack of trust and without trust, there are no followers. Without followers, one cannot be a leader. All the theories and guidelines of leadership will fail without honesty and integrity. Therefore honesty is the most crucial and essential characteristic for leaders.

 

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