Biblical Leadership

The below bulleted statements are from John MacArthur's book "The Book on Leadership"

• The truest kind of leadership demands service, sacrifice and selflessness.
• Leadership is influence - The ideal is someone whose life and character motivate people to follow.
• Real leadership seeks to motivate people from the inside, by appealing to the heart, not through external pressure.
• Leadership is not about style or technique, it is about character.
• The real leader is an example to follow.
• Character is the true biblical test of great leadership.
• Every christian is called to be a leader at some level. We are all mandated to teach and influence others. Matt 28:19-20
• Great adversity can be turned to great advantage by the power of a influential leader.
• A leader is trustworthy.
• A leader earns a reputation of trust.