what does the bible say?
The Bible guides us on what makes a Christian leader unique, especially as compared to what the world esteems: reverence for God, humility, godly wisdom, and self-sacrifice—are all traits that Christian leaders are called to lead with. Though Moses was not a skilled speaker, he was humble, trusted God, and, when he was leading well, was self-sacrificing toward those God called him to lead (Exodus 3:11-12, 4:10-12, 32:31-32). Moses’ reverence for God pointed to his wisdom, a quality Proverbs emphasizes as vital for believers (Proverbs 1:7; Proverbs 16:16), including leaders. These and other qualities of Christian leadership are exemplified perfectly in the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. The New Testament indicates that Jesus came to seek and to save the lost, to serve others rather than to be served (Luke 19:10; Matthew 20:28). He left heaven to live among sinful humanity and to minister to the needs of people (Philippians 2:6-8). In letters to Timothy and Titus, the apostle Paul affirms these Christian leadership traits and goes into even more specific detail. Scripture shows that effective Christian leadership is rooted in God’s character and in Christ’s example of service with truth, love, and humility.