What qualities do you look for in a leader?

[GregoryTurner]

I am just out on a quest to find what qualities people look for most when they think about leadership.


I will begin this thread with my answer...

Intergrity...

Please continue...

Thank you for your time.

G

 

[AngeliaTurner]

I think that consistancy is also a good quality in leadership. When a leader changes the way the programs are often then what ever that program may be (i.e. Youth, Children's Church, etc..) will not grow. It tends to get confussing for those that attend.

 

[followtheWay]

I believe one of the key qualities of a Godly leader is humility.

There should also be evidence of being led themselves by God.

 

[nathan82]

I would say first and foremost, intentional care/concern for others. I'll be more specific and use the grandaddy of examples, Jesus.

Especially when he talks about love w/ the disciples. The Greek he uses is "agape" which means "sacrificial love." Note that disciples such as Peter say "fillial" love in Greek which is basically "love as brothers."

 

[FenderElctrc]

Respect

 

[JamesTG]

I believe a good leader has patience and the ability to assess the situation and learn from it. A good leader isn't a boss; he/she is a listener. (sounds a bit cliché, I know...)

 

[plmarquette]

servant , like John the baptist ... example radar and col blake in mash ... radar knew before the col asked , what was coming ...

submitted , james 4.7 able to follow directions and do what you do not like , want , and disagree with for you have faith in the person in authority

you cannot lead , if you cannot first follow ...
it is not about you the leader , but them , the flock , a condition of heart , an mindset , goal , direction

 

[SpringFlower2]

A good leader will need to be led by God so 'Total surrender to God" comes to mind.

A good leader is totally surrendered to God