Principles of Leadership

[Ex. 18:17] And Moses' father in law said unto him, The thing that thou doest is not good.
Moses had not sent for his family for he had no time to care for them.
MOSES DISTORTED PERCEPTION
1. He believed that every request for help was his responsibility.
2. He assumed that since people came to him personally, it was his responsibility to personally help them. Personally
3. 1-Ic thought since it was his task to lead the entire nation, he must do so by dealing with people on a one to one basis.
4. He assumed no one else was able to do it.
5. He lost sight of his unique gifts and calling.

PRINCIPLES OF LEADERSHIP
1. To be a leader one must be in control of your ministry and time.
2. To be an effective leader, one must balance the principle of servant hood with that of stewardship.
3. Leadership is shepherding and shepherding involves a flock.
4. Because leadership requires a plurality of leaders, it also requires leaders to be managers (overseers).
5. Leadership involves both public and private obligations, neighbor of which can be sacrificed entirely for the other (public duties verses family duties.)
6. Leadership must deal with problems, but must guard against becoming consumed with them.