Over the last thirty years I have watched as the church has emphasized and re-emphasized leadership. I think that we may have followed the lead that corporate America has set, as books, tapes, seminars and material have proliferated on this subject. I personally have been called to serve leaders, and I still travel the country training and ministering to leaders. Sometimes I wonder if I am contributing more to a problem, rather than bringing a solution. Let me explain…

Much has been said about the failures of the church being as a result of failure of leadership. I wonder if the failure in the church might be a result of over emphasizing the importance of leadership. I think we have come to the point that we are worshipping leaders and leadership in general. This would be akin to idolatry and God does not tolerate idolatry well at all.

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