Evidently, some left their places in the ranks, and such admonishing was not only in order, but vitally necessary. Those who were to be regarded with warm affection were those who exercised proper leadership. A person becomes a leader long before he occupies a position or a place of influence. A man is a leader by virtue of his performance rather than by virtue of his position. But when he occupies a position of leadership, his leadership ability should grow and increase.
Leadership is both an ability as well as an activity.
A pastor must know how to work with people, work through people, minister to people, and lead people. A good pastoral leader cannot be constantly passive and nondirective. In any group, if tasks are accomplished, some of necessity must assume some degree of leadership. On the other hand, a good pastoral leader does not always have to do everything himself and does not think that his way is always the correct way. A good pastoral leader is able to provide direction, supervision and still have an appreciation for group dynamics.