Qualities of Effective Church Leaders.

A. Strong faith and spiritual maturity.

B. Servant leadership and humility.

C. Adaptability and openness to change.

D. Communication and teamwork skills.

E. Commitment to growth and development.

Strong faith and spiritual maturity.

Born of the spirit.

i. It would seem obvious, that a Church leader should be a Christian, but in the western world there are many that are not saved or living a Holy Life.

ii. 2 Kingdoms, if they have not accepted Jesus to be the King of their life, they are still in the Kingdom of darkness.

iii. Baptised in the spirit and clearly hearing the voice of the Lord.

Experienced.

Leaders are not to be new converts.

Leaders need to have a testimony of a changed life.

Leaders need to have learned how to manage people.

Fruit of the spirit.

i. Godly character developing.

ii. Led by the spirit.

Gifts of the spirit.

i. Operating in the revelation and speaking gifts.

ii. Training others in the gifts.

iii. Creating atmosphere sensitive to the Holy Spirit.

Servant leadership and humility.

Availability.

i. Reachable for congregation.

ii. Sacrificial with their time.

iii. Teachable.

Multi-tasking.

I. Multi gifted.

II. Flexible.

III. Problem solver.

Patient.

I. Compassionate.

II. Kind.

III. Empathetic.

Adaptability and openness to change.

Learning.

I. Constantly studying.

II. Different methods.

III. Mentoring.

Up to date.

I. Aware of new technology.

II. Using new technology.

III. Training congregation.

Transforming.

I. Plan.

II. Steps.

III. Movement.

Communication and teamwork skills.

Relational.

• Visiting ministry.
• Counselling ministry.
• Healing ministry.
• Deliverance ministry.

Delegation.

i. Trust.

ii. Sharing platform.

iii. Instruction.

Organisation.

I. Understanding.

II. Planning.

III. Boundaries.

Commitment to growth and development.

• Vision caster.
• Prophetic insight.
• Inspiration.
• Communicator.

Training.

Regular training events.

Teaching manuals

Mentoring.

Financial planning.

Understanding financial principles.

Place of faith.

Financial management.

Written by Pastor Graeme Foster

Apostolic Praise Centre

Apostolic Prophetic Training network

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