Post 236: The Gift of LeadershipWelcome back friends. The sixteenth gift of the Spirit that I'll be talking about is the gift of Leadership. (notice that this is not the same as Administration. They are often given in tandem but not always.) (From the book: "Network" by Zondervan) Leadership Literal Meaning: To stand before. Description: The gift of Leadership is the divine enablement to cast vision, motivate, and direct people to harmoniously accomplish the purposes of God. Distinctives 1. Provide direction for God's people or ministry. 2. Motivate others to perform to the best of their abilities. 3. Present the "big picture" for others to see. 4. Model the values of the ministry. 5. Take responsibility and establish goals. Traits: Influential, Diligent, Visionary, Trustworthy, Persuasive, Motivating, and a Goal Setter. Cautions: 1. Should realize their relational credibility takes time and is critical for leadership effectiveness. 2. Should remember that servant leadership is the biblical model, the greatest being the servant of all. 3. Do not need to be in a leadership "position" to use this gift. References: Romans 12:8, Hebrews 13:17, Luke 22:25-26 If this sounds like you then the only way to know for sure is to ask God to give you opportunities or ministries that require the use of this gift. A Leader may have issues with not seeing themselves as gifted because their gift is "less supernatural". We all must remember that God is smart enough to make sure all of our gifts have a place and a purpose. All of our gifts are selected by Him and they are the ones that suit us best. We should be respectful of that. | 
