A Systems Approach to Leadership, pt 10: Focus on Direction, Not Condition

Written by Mark Van Steenwyk : November 21, 2005

It is healthier to focus on where God is leading, rather than on your current condition. Leaders that focus on a vision of the future instead of the current shortcomings of the church are able to move forward in faithfulness. Leaders encourage stagnation when they only can see the current condition of the church. Leaders lead. Leaders who don’t have a direction in which to lead, lead the congregation in circles.

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