“Perhaps we find it easy to sympathize with leaders who, in the face of unsustainable expectations, step outside their legitimate authority to ‘get the job done’. But what happens in the process is that they discover they can exercise power that isn’t rightfully theirs, and the church won’t question it but rather allows them to act unaccountably. The unspoken understanding is that the minister is the CEO, so is probably authorized to do whatever they like. This is a first step towards people looking to the minister rather than to Jesus.” LeadershipChristianityBibleLeadership Quotes Book:Powerful Leaders?: When Church Leadership Goes Wrong And How to Prevent It Source: Powerful Leaders?: When Church Leadership Goes Wrong And How to Prevent It
“Christian leaders are not Jesus’ top generals. They are under-shepherds helping the flock enjoy and feed on God, out of which flows firm and secure faith: ‘Not that we lord it over your faith, but we work with you for your joy, because it is by faith you stand firm’ (2 Corinthians 1:24).” LeadershipChristianityLeadership QuotesSpirituatlity Book:Powerful Leaders?: When Church Leadership Goes Wrong And How to Prevent It Source: Powerful Leaders?: When Church Leadership Goes Wrong And How to Prevent It