It is not something that happens at age 30, at age 40, or at age 50. It is lifelong and is more dependent on variables of culture, ethnicity, personality, training, experience, and other characteristics than on the variable of chronological age. Each of us can cite examples of effective leaders in the church who have made choices and set priorities in their lives of service. However, there are some characteristics which these leaders have in common. They have moved to a maturity level from one of a dependent personality to one of self-direction, ones who organized time and tasks.
Interpersonal skills are evident.
There is learning intent a personal determination which helps individuals to see the rationale for involvement in a specific learning event and give self-direction to achieve goals. This is in contrast to earlier learnings which may have been primarily for a grade or to satisfy the teacher. The following are examples of individual servants of the Word who, in my opinion, have made a difference in His kingdom. All are effective leaders in the church who have most of the common characteristics noted above but are also unique in their ways of serving. Pastor X is both a servant and a leader.