Brave ministers: Leaders who are able to convince others to follow them. Ragg J.

What is leadership? This is the ability to influence others by the power of the pious life and wisdom gained through the application of truth. Nowadays, God's people suffer greatly due to a lack of active spiritual influence. Of course, there are different tools in the world - popularity, successful business, political power, money. Unfortunately, such methods of influence have penetrated the life of the church and gained popularity among ministers who seem to be chasing every new fashion trend.

Jerry Ragg in the book “Crassed Servants” proves that all these techniques are useless. And gives the theological explanation of the concept that spiritual influence is God's gift. Thus, he indicates the potential leader in his need in constant prayer and the desire for humility. This concrete requirement describes the environment in which all other characteristics of biblical leadership, such as a personal example, impeccable reputation, determination, service of gifts, pious reaction to criticism, wise resolution of conflicts and constant vigilance, are born and flourish.