Good Leadership

"Good leaders always distinguish themselves by their ability 

to skillfully confront troublesome issues and to be decisive. 

In fact, confronting problems 
is a major part of leadership responsibility. 

Fearful leaders who refuse to confront problems have 

demoralized many churches and organizations. 

Running away from problems creates worse problems."

Alexander Strauch, The New Testament Deacon, pg.18

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1 Peter 5:1-11
 "Therefore, I exhort the elders among you, 
as your fellow elder and witness 
of the sufferings of Christ, 
and a partaker also of the glory 
that is to be revealed,
shepherd the flock of God among you, 
exercising oversight not under compulsion, 
but voluntarily, according to the will of God; 
and not for sordid gain, but with eagerness;
nor yet as lording it over 
those allotted to your charge, 
but proving to be examples to the flock.

And when the Chief Shepherd appears, 
you will receive the unfading crown of glory.

You younger men, likewise, 
be subject to your elders; 
and all of you, clothe yourselves 
with humility toward one another, 
for God is opposed to the proud, 
but gives grace to the humble.

Therefore humble yourselves 
under the mighty hand of God, 
that He may exalt you at the proper time,
casting all your anxiety on Him, 
because He cares for you.

Be of sober spirit, be on the alert. 
Your adversary, the devil, 
prowls around like a roaring lion, 
seeking someone to devour.

But resist him, firm in your faith, 
knowing that the same experiences of suffering 
are being accomplished by your brethren 
who are in the world.

After you have suffered for a little while, 
the God of all grace, 
who called you to His eternal glory in Christ, 
will Himself perfect, confirm, 
strengthen and establish you.
To Him be dominion forever and ever. Amen."
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