Introduction:
Despite the much training
and mentoring on leadership, the greatest challenge that has plagued the 21st
century Christianity and the society at large is lack of good leadership.
Almost every bad situation, the splits, the scandals and corruptions within the
Church and our society today can be attributed to bad leadership.
In Nigeria for instance
there is deficiency of good leadership not just in the Churches but the entire
nation.
The leaders lack the
required capacity, preparation, ideas, and maturity to lead the Church,
organizations etc. to a desired goal, growth, and expansion. When the Church or
organization makes it easier for someone or people who do not know or have any
relationship with Christ, who has a questionable character, who has little or
no preparation and idea of leadership, assumes leadership positions, they are
courting for disaster.
“Woe to thee o land When thy king is in a child
And thy princes eat in The morning” Eccl. 10:16
The emphasis here is not on age but character.
Character of immature mind. Character of slave-mentality. Character of
forgetfulness. Character of inconsistency. Character of foolishness. When there
is a mentality of childishness in the mind of the leader. It brings woes to the
land.
The height to which any group, organization
institutions, corporate bodies families or nation will attain, determines
chiefly by the leadership qualities and attributes of the leader. This means
the success of any group is measured within the limits of its leadership
capacity.
Good leadership is more than managing people. Good
leadership is not all about having great knowledge. Good leadership is more
than involving new ideas and methods. Good leadership is more than occupying a
position.
It is the ability to inspire, influence, and move
a person or group of persons towards realization and achievement of a worthy
goal. Every good leader provides direction, maintains order and guarantees
success. Every good leader is focused. Every good leader moves towards the
vision and goal that they have. Every good leader values men. Every good leader
knows what to do and what not to do. They provide enthusiasm. Good leadership
is the readiness to endanger oneself for a cause.
“It
is better to die for a cause, than
to
live for nothing” Unknown.
In his book, LEADERSHIP GOLD, John C. Maxwell
said,
“Leadership is passion to make a difference with others” “Taking
responsibility while others are making excuses”. “And seeing possibilities in a
situation, while others are seeing limitations”.
This book has been packaged to stir up your heart
and provoke you to rise up to become a better leader! As you give your heart to
learning and rediscovering the qualities and attributes of a good Christian
leader, it will bring a transformation in you and will make a difference in
your generation.
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