authority

As a leader, you can never escape the reality of authority and its reflection on your character.

By definition, leadership has some sense of authority and power associated with it. On the other hand, there is something dangerous when power becomes the focus of attention.

In his encouragement to Timothy, Paul makes a bold statement that prayer, in various forms, should be made for all men, and urged this young pastor to pray for those in authority. Godless Emperor Nero was on the throne at that time. Yet, the believers were supposed to pray for him?

Is an online theological education course or program biblical? Would the Apostles approve of such a thing?

"God says it...that settles it! Whether I believe it or not doesn't change the fact." Case closed, right? Maybe not.

Those who love the vision, are positive and want what’s best for the big picture are easier to lead. That doesn’t mean there are no disagreements along the way, that’s natural, but vision overrides opinion and progress wins the day.

But, positional authority is limited in effectiveness; and so it should be used rarely. People may do what you say, because of your position, but they will not always do it with as much passion.

Where does your authority come from?