Realistically the problem is not only the preacher, but the entire leadership. The preacher may contribute to the problem or to solutions to the problem, but the problem is seldom exclusively the preacher. Leaders have a certain characteristic that is vital. But this lesson will not focus on the character, characteristics, qualities, qualifications of leaders. This lesson will focus on results.
Leaders help a church toward health, if they themselves are healthy.
Effective Leaders Exemplify and Encourage a Healthy Church Intellectually. Thinking is hard spiritual work. Effective leaders do not think for their followers, but demand that their followers think. These leaders do not make mistake of being preoccupied with complexities of body life, forget primary purpose, to glorify God. These leaders keep clear Christ-centered goals before the church, insist that every program contribute to those goals, and communicate those goals clearly and continually.