Comments on: Some Thoughts on Leadership

By: jstainer

jstainer — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 23:01:12 +0000

For sure, it's a delicate balance that I probably mess up half the time.

By: Kevin Ring

Kevin Ring — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 20:51:40 +0000

I appreciate where you're coming from. I do find "leadership" worthwhile, but in the Christian context, I think people move past the fact that we already have a perfect leader in Christ way to quickly and get caught up in their own position.

I guess leadership all comes down to what you do with it. Like you said, seeing ways people need fixing isn't bad so long as (as a leader) you're not trying to step into a position that is rightfully Christ's.

By: jstainer

jstainer — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 14:59:05 +0000

Thanks for this post.

As someone who is continually thinking over this idea with the folks I work with I struggle with making sure I am not just churning out clones of the ideal "leader" and rather pointing individuals towards Christ and letting Him change them.

It's much easier for me to see ways that I can 'fix' them….yikes.

By: Kevin Ring

Kevin Ring — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 20:07:03 +0000

Yes, I am very glad that I got to know you as well. I think it's great that you're struggling with this whole leadership thing (as well). To me it's an indication that the Holy Spirit is at work within you and that's always a good thing (even though it might not feel like it now).

By: Gabe Taviano

Gabe Taviano — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:51:49 +0000

Glad to have connected with you, and appreciate the mention in your post. Leadership is a byproduct……that sure says it in a nutshell! Awesome post to read here, will be back to read it again later today!