Your church needs more than strong leadership

As leaders we not only look to Christ but we look to Christ to become like him as his Spirit works that transformation in us.

So what is it about Christ that you long to see formed in you and manifested in your leadership? His wisdom, his compassion, his boldness, his gentleness? All necessary character traits of any leader made in the image of Christ. But where I wonder does his humility feature?

Humility holds a church together according to Paul. He urges the Philippians (2:3-4) to ‘do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourself. Each of you should look out not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of other.’

And where does that mindset come from? Chapter 2:5 ‘Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus’

What then does humble leadership look like?

Ron Edmondson has posted really helpfully offering 10 attributes of a humble leader. Work these into your pattern and example of leadership and Christ will not only be seen in you but your church.