Spiritual Character of Church Leaders

 

A person being considered as a church leader must be a Christian who:

Demonstrates the attributes of the Spirit of God

   

    Philippians 2.5-11

 

        Displays the heart of Christ

        Displays the heart of a servant

        Displays the obedience of Christ

   

    1 Corinthians 13

 

         Loves with patience (not short tempered or impatient)

       Does not keep account of wrongs done to them (grudges)

       Thinks well before speaking

       Is constructive in word and actions (builds up rather than tears down)

       Does not try to control – possessing rather than sharing

       Finds no satisfaction in impressing others

       Does not think to highly of themselves (ego)

       Understands who they are as a broken human being

       Can set self-issues aside – objectivity

       Good manners in conduct (respect for others)

       Not easily provoked

       Laughs and shares joy

    

   

    Practical expressions of these “Biblical Principles”

 

        Believes God can do something new and has faith to follow that leading

       Is not a one issue oriented person but has the greater vision of the church

       Can work well with groups

       Is able to share power and authority

       Can create a committee and work through it

       Is able and willing to express the Gospel of Jesus Christ in work and action

       Is active in the life of the church (regular worship)

       Shows a desire to grow in discipleship (Christian education)

       Is clearly gifted in areas of responsibility within the Session

       Understands for whom the church exists and God’s purpose through it

       Understands the church is to grow through conversion not membership transfer