A message from Jeremy Rensford, chair of the Shepparton Ministers’ Association
Sometimes we like to try and push back against those entrusted to lead us. But the reality is most of us will be a leader in some way, shape or form during our lives, so let’s keep that in mind. I have the joy of having a leadership role in quite a number of organisations and leadership is bit of a pet subject for me. And so keenly observe leadership styles, here are some of my musings:
The best leaders are the ones who are genuine. They are in it for the right reasons, and they are truthful and yet caring when they live truth. They are people who really want what’s best for those they are leading, rather than what’s best for themselves.
Personally, I’ve tried to model my own leadership on (in my opinion) the greatest leader of all time, Jesus Christ. He models these and many other leadership traits to perfection. I read his biography every year and never cease learning from his example.
I’d encourage each reader to realise you are, or can be a leader – what sort of leader are you, or do you intend to be? You could do worse than follow the example of Jesus.
