“There are many books and courses on leadership style that tend to mimic business practices and specialized manipulation techniques. We do not see this in Scripture, yet many of our churches operate in ways similar to secular institutions.”
(Jon Harris – TruthScript) If we are to continue, and God willing expand, Christian influence, it is vital for us to understand leadership, both for the sake of the church and for our broader understanding of cultural stewardship. Fortunately, the New Testament has much to offer, especially when it comes to leadership in the church.
The three basic character requirements for becoming an elder are craving, character, and competence. If a man gifted by the Holy Spirit reflects these traits, he is entrusted with the high calling of feeding sheep and guarding souls.
By contrast, today’s iconic pastors often seem driven by sales, style, and sentiment. This measure is calibrated to stage presence, which in turn creates broader opportunities for men of low integrity and fails to cultivate the kind of example necessary to inspire the disciplines required for other positions of responsibility.
CRN has compiled a list of false teachers and several other professing Christians we’ve warned you about over the years. The list also contains those we must keep an eye on plus movements, organizations and “frauds, phonies and money-grubbing religious quacks” to mark and avoid as per Romans 16:17-18