19 Nov The Spiritual Gift of Leadership (Part 2)
I have been around people who have the gift of leadership. It is apparent. When they enter a room, they just sort of take over, even though they might not be in charge of the meeting.
What if I have been elected, appointed, or drafted into an area of leadership? Does that mean I can do it? I believe so, and here’s why.
Even though I lack the spiritual gift of leadership, I can learn to act in the ways of a leader. No, that doesn’t mean you’re being a hypocrite. After all, I can share my faith with nonbelievers without being endowed with the spiritual gift of evangelism. I can help people in need without possessing the spiritual gift of mercy.
In the same way, I can demonstrate leadership without the added bonus of the spiritual gift of leadership.
This is urgent to me. We have a lot of really fine men and some women pasturing our churches. Quite honestly, some do not posses the spiritual gift of leadership. But they read, go to seminars, listen to CDs, take classes to gain skills in the art of leadership–while not having the gift.
ation, then you have been called to a position of leadership. You might not have the gift, but you can and you must learn some skills of being a leader.
Tim Scroggs
Posted at 19:56h, 21 NovemberBishop,
I agree. I have often struggled with this aspect of my calling. The fact is, many of us in the ministry are leaders whether we have the spiritual gift of leadership or not. As God continues to put me into leadership situations I have been forced to develope skills that don’t come naturally to me. I have also had to depend on God’s power to work through me even when I’m out of my comfort zone. God can and will develope us into effective leaders if we put aside our fears and get out of the boat.
Tim Scroggs