Lead: 12 Gospel Principles for Leadership in the Church

by Paul David Tripp

His leadership is shaped by faith, not fear. He leads out of humility and neediness, not pride and self-reliance. He is uncomfortable with a disharmony between his public ministry persona and his private conduct. He is quick to give grace because he knows how much he needs that same grace. She does not love power and position more than she loves God and the people he has called her to serve. He stewards the gifts of others rather than use those gifts to gain position and control for himself. He is as excited about and committed to the private pastoring of his family as he is to his public leadership work. She resists being defensive, and is humble and approachable toward others and quick to confess sin. He does not take credit for things he could never produce on his own without the sovereignty and grace of God and in partnership with others. He does not use ministry calling and position to build a kingdom of his own. She cares more about living and leading in a way that pleases God than about gaining the praise of those around her. He argues for what is right but in a way that is gracious, patient, and understanding. He does not look for his identity in his role as leader but rests in his identity in Christ. She leaves the people around her feeling loved and nurtured, even in places where ministry is hard and the leadership community seems divided. He never talks in negative ways outside the leadership community about those he has been called to partner with in ministry. ...

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