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christian leadership characteristics

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According to The Teal Trust, a leading Christian think-thank/resource from the UK, the answer is YES. They say:
"There are a range of characteristics of Christian leaders :
- Humility in the use of authority and power entrusted to them
- Trustworthiness
- Willingness to lead out of leadership gifting and ability rather than from their leadership position
- A desire to encourage growth and development in others.
- Integrity to live out Christian principles consistently.
- Future vision is earthed in an understanding of God's calling
- An active prayer life.

Whilst Christian leaders are not the sole practitioners of the first four, and the fifth can be partially found in non-Christian leaders, the final two are likely to be the sole preserve of the Christian leader. It is the combination of the seven, that give a style of leadership that is distinctly Christian. This leadership is in no sense "weak", since the self-awareness and self-giving love required to display these characteristics can only be found in the most mature of personalities. Christian leaders will need to adopt a servant leadership style, modelled on that demonstrated by Jesus."

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