LEADERSHIP AND MINISTRY by T. Austin Sparks“For that the leaders took the lead…bless the Lord” (Judges 5:2). |
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A leader in God’s work is not made or trained in the schools or academies. That may be so in the world’s work, but we are dealing with spiritual leadership.
Many natural things, inherited or acquired, may or may not be helpful subsequently, but God’s leaders are not essential leaders because of certain natural qualifications”. While there are few things fraught with more difficulties, perils and involvements than leadership, there are few things more vital and necessary. The fact of leadership needs no argument. It is in the very nature of things. Every situation that arises of a serious and critical nature either finds its salvation by the spontaneous forthcoming of the spirit of leadership in someone, or becomes a disaster for want of it. When an emergency arises, people are either paralysed and helpless because there is no one to give a lead, or are galvanized into action or confidence by the right kind of leadership.
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