Contemporary literature adds to the biblical perspective covered earlier and examines the topic from a human perspective. Michael T. Dibbert, author of Spiritual Leadership, Responsible Management , remarks that Paul felt the following attributes were important for pastoral leaders. The researcher would add governance leaders to that group. These attributes include desire, a sound family life, good interpersonal skills and relationships, high moral integrity, a demonstrated willingness to serve others, an ability to teach and maturity in the faith. Other qualifications, according to the author, include a willingness and ability to spend time ministering in the church on a regular basis, a commitment to the church, its mission and its philosophy of ministry and finally, a willingness to be open and honest with others, yet committed to maintaining unity.
Effective leaders take into account leadership styles.
Assignment of areas of responsibility and success in these areas depends in large part on the appropriate leadership style required for a given situation. Shawchuck describes four leadership styles including passive involvement, person oriented, total involvement and task oriented. He goes on to describe the importance of identifying a group's leadership needs and choosing the most effective style to meet those needs. As mentioned earlier in this study, J. Oswald Sanders says that confidence in God, a knowledge of God as opposed to a knowledge about God, the constant seeking of God's will, humility, following God's example, delighting in obedience to God, loving God and others and dependence on God are the spiritual qualities preferred in all leaders in general. The researcher would add governance leaders in particular.