What are some qualities of a good leader? - Leadership - TouchPoints

1 Timothy 3:2A church leader must be a man whose life is above reproach.

Titus 1:6An elder must live a blameless life.

In these verses, Paul lists numerous characteristics for anyone in church leadership.

Nehemiah 7:2I gave the responsibility of governing Jerusalem to . . . Hananiah . . . for he was a faithful man who feared God more than most.

A good leader shows faithfulness and reverence.

Matthew 20:26“Whoever wants to be a leader among you must be your servant.”

A good leader has a servant’s heart.

2 Chronicles 32:20Then King Hezekiah and the prophet Isaiah . . . cried out in prayer to God in heaven.

A good leader has a heart for prayer.

1 Chronicles 21:8Then David said to God, “I have sinned greatly by taking this census.”

A good leader accepts responsibility for his or her actions.

1 Corinthians 3:11For no one can lay any foundation other than the one we already have—Jesus Christ.

Good leaders keep their eyes on Jesus.

Daniel 6:10He prayed three times a day, just as he had always done.

The words and actions of a good leader are consistent. Daniel was vocal about his faith in God, even in a pagan land, and his actions backed that up.

Joshua 1:9“Be strong and courageous! . . . For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”

A good leader shows courage based on the assurance of God’s presence.

John 3:30“He must become greater and greater, and I must become less and less.”

Good leaders do not emphasize themselves.

1 John 4:1Dear friends, do not believe everyone who claims to speak by the Spirit.

2 John 1:10If anyone comes to your meeting and does not teach the truth about Christ, don’t . . . give any kind of encouragement.

A good leader recognizes false teaching and boldly combats it.

Micah 3:1“Listen, you leaders of Israel! You are supposed to know right from wrong.”

2 Kings 12:7So King Joash called for Jehoiada and the other priests and asked them, “Why haven’t you repaired the Temple? Don’t use any more money for your own needs. From now on, it must all be spent on Temple repairs.”

A good leader is consumed with doing what is right.

Micah 2:11That’s just the kind of prophet you would like!

A good leader tells the truth, even if it makes others uncomfortable.

Hebrews 6:1Let us go on instead and become mature in our understanding.

A good leader demonstrates maturity, both in action and in knowledge of God’s Word.

1 Chronicles 12:1-2The following men joined David . . . They were among the warriors who fought beside David in battle. All of them were expert archers.

Good leaders are not threatened by skilled subordinates. They gather skillful people around them.

Exodus 18:17-21“This is not good!” Moses’ father-in-law exclaimed. “You’re going to wear yourself out—and the people, too. This job is too heavy a burden for you to handle all by yourself. . . . Select from all the people some capable, honest men who fear God and hate bribes. Appoint them as leaders.”

A good leader learns to delegate.

Proverbs 12:15Fools think their own way is right, but the wise listen to others.

Good leaders have others who hold them accountable.