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1. I was reading Brad Powell (Change Your Church For Good), and he mentions, in addition to needing to be crazy, 7 qualities needed for the right leader to lead a church through change and transition.

   There is something to these qualities that I resonate with, that it seems to me I would look for in a leader:

   Calling: A deep sense that the Lord has called me to this role as leader.
   Character: Integrity of heart and life, that only comes from an open, life-changing relationship with Jesus.
   Competence: Some leadership and communication abilities, as well as ability to gather team to build on your weak areas.
   Confidence: A confidence that is rooted not in self, but in the Lord. Confidence properly placed!
   Courage: A boldness that enables me to step up and step out, to move beyond my comfort zone, to take risks and face challenges head on.
   Commitment: A “stick-to-it-iveness”, no matter what, a determined loyalty to Jesus and to His kingdom.
   Continuous Growth: A humility that recognizes that we are not there yet, that we ALWAYS have ways that we can learn and grow.

   All of this is rooted – has to be rooted – in a dynamic, life-changing relationship with Jesus. These qualities apart from that relationship will become very dangerous. Certainly Hitler had these qualities to some extent, but that did not make Him a great leader.

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2. A leader is transparent enough for others to see God through.

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3. -a close, personal (intimate) relationship with Christ
   -a willing, teachable, humble, compassionate, discerning, servant heart
   -a desire to see God’s will be done NOT our own

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