Cost of Leadership
J. Oswald Sanders writes "To aspire to leadership in God's kingdom requires us to be willing to pay a price higher than others are willing to pay. The toll of true leadership is heavy, and the more effective the leadership, the greater the cost." (from Spiritual Leadership)
He goes on to talk about several areas where leaders must pay the price. One such area is self-sacrifice. "Those who lead the church are marked by a willingness to give up personal preferences, to surrender legitimate and natural desires for the sake of God."
About fatigue he writes "If a Christian is not willing to rise early and work late, to expend greater effort in diligent study and faithful work, that person will not change a generation. Fatigue is the price of leadership. Mediocrity is the result of never getting tired."
Spiritual leadership is a costly venture.
He goes on to talk about several areas where leaders must pay the price. One such area is self-sacrifice. "Those who lead the church are marked by a willingness to give up personal preferences, to surrender legitimate and natural desires for the sake of God."
About fatigue he writes "If a Christian is not willing to rise early and work late, to expend greater effort in diligent study and faithful work, that person will not change a generation. Fatigue is the price of leadership. Mediocrity is the result of never getting tired."
Spiritual leadership is a costly venture.