Where have all the good leaders gone? Why does a leadership
void exist? How do I develop new leaders
on the college campus?
Such questions continually weigh on my mind. As a college minister, I am very interested
in learning more about leadership and developing future spiritual leaders. As I look to this world, there is clearly a
lack of good leadership. Poor choices
abound; chaos rules; our country is divided – these are themes prevalent in the
news on a nightly basis. I see the same
thing on the college campus. We need
spiritual leaders to be raised up and make a difference.
The next several writings will come from a book I have been
reading lately called, “Spiritual Leadership: Principles of Excellence for
Every Believer” by J. Oswald Sanders. Hopefully,
as I chew on some of Sanders’ words, we will both benefit and grow in the area
of leadership.
In Scripture, one of the clearest signs or prerequisites for
spiritual leadership is servanthood. The
world bristles at such a notion, but Jesus continually demonstrated and taught
that true leadership is exemplified in giving yourself in service to others
rather than trying to find a crowd to serve you. In Mark 10:43-44, Scripture says, “Whoever wants to become great among you
must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be a slave of all.” This stands diametrically opposed to the
world, which screams self-promotion, dictator leadership, and build “your
kingdom.”
Even in the Old Testament, we see God identify Moses as
God’s “servant,” not His leader. If you
want to be a spiritual leader in God’s economy, being a “servant” is the
requirement. A servant of God is dependent
on the Spirit of God to be used by God.
A servant of God is concerned with the approval of God, not man. A servant of God is content being not noticed
rather than being arrogant and self-advertising. A servant of God is empathetic to the needy
and seeks to meets needs where he can.
Leadership is about serving – serving the great I am and
making much of Him rather than trying to make much of yourself.
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