A Leader after God's own heart - Part 1
Who is a leader? According to the dictionary, a leader is 1. A person who leads 2. A guiding or directing head, as of an army, movement, or political group Three references to a leader in the bible 1Chr1:27; 1Chr13:1; Isaiah 55:4 A leader is one who has been influenced and in turn influences others. Leadership is passion. Without passion, a person will have very little influence as a leader. I believe passion provides an individual with the light of leadership and creates an undeniable drive to make a difference. Leadership is not just achieved by those who speak the most eloquently, command the most attention or win the most awards. One doesn’t even have to be a head of department, manager or army commander. Rather, leadership is one’s ability to influence and help others. Some examples of leaders in the bible are Deborah, Moses, Paul, and of course, the Ultimate Leader, Jesus Christ. There are different kinds of leaders; our focus will be on servant leadership. The Call ...