We could not drive them to the barn. They ran away from us. They were used to being led to the barn. It took much more manpower to drive them than it had ever taken to lead them. So it is with leaders in the church.
People are willing to follow when leaders are willing to lead.
One of the qualifications of an elder is desire. A pure desire is manifested in those who are seeking to do the work of an elder before they are appointed. If you are looking for elders, look for those who already show an interest and are involving themselves in the work of an elder. Followers know the difference in the leader that wants to lead and one who is forced to lead. Followers usually know the difference in being led and being driven.