Consistency is perhaps one of the most important traits in leadership. In church leadership, consistency is even more important - especially when it comes to understanding and living out Scripture. If leadership in a local church waivers and fluxes in the face of influence from man, it can, and, in most cases, will, lead to not only distrust, but also failure in effectiveness of that leadership.
Good leaders are people who have strong convictions. The most accurate evidence of conviction is transformation. Convictions come from what we believe. When it comes to Scripture, we need to know what we believe and why we believe it. The stronger our convictions are, the more consistent we'll speak, act and lead.
A church leader who chases whatever he thinks will fill more seats is not pursuing God's vision for that church, but instead, popularity. Staying steadfast to God's vision for the church maintains consistency and keeps a church healthy.
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