Biblical Leadership & Vision

Since many who read this are worship "leaders", here are some practical verses I have found on leadership. Obviously there are many more, but these have helped me stay focused on Godly leadership and keeping with His will when I've had the responsibility of leading others. Enjoy!

Principal #1

Understands that the ultimate leader is God, and seeking Him is paramount to success. “Seek ye first the kingdom of God and His righteousness and all of these things will be added unto you." Matthew 6:33

Pricipal #2

Prays continuously and all actions are guided by the Holy Spirit. “Seek the Lord and His strength. Seek His face continually.” I Chronicles 16:11

Princiapl #3

Personal characteristics are modeled after the Fruits of the Spirit. “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith.” Galatians 5:22

Princiapl #4

Plans projects with careful consideration. “For which of you, intending to build a tower, sits not down first, and counts the cost, whether he have sufficient to finish it”? Luke 14:28

Principal #5

Supports the promotion and success of those who assist in his ministry and other worshipers. “Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others”. Philippians 2:4

Principal #6

Communicates vision and goals clearly with motivation. “Write the vision, and make it plain upon the tables, that he may run that reads it.” Habakkuk 2:2

Principal #7

Exhibits excellence and diligence. “Seest though a man diligent in his business? He shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men.” Proverbs 22:29

One last thing!

I didn't include this next one when I had originally posted these 7 principals of leadership. I have, however, learned since then that having a VISION is very important to leading others. "Where there is no vision, the people perish". Just make sure you include the senior pastor when praying about and developing a vision for your music & worship ministry. The vision for your ministry has to tie in and have a common thread with that of the direction of the church or I'm afraid success will be slow to come.