There are thousands of books available these days on leadership.  The spiritual leader must be careful not to incorporate secular principles (even if they promote character and integrity) into his ministry.  Just because something works for a corporation doesn’t mean it is supposed to work in our churches.  Leadership, for the spiritual leader, must be rooted, grounded, and taught from a biblical perspective under the guidance of the Holy Spirit.

In his book Spiritual Influence, Mel Lawrenz reaffirms that our influence as leaders has to be rooted in the most powerful but often the most-overlooked force- the Holy Spirit …

1. Show Up.

Sometimes just being in your place is the biggest blessing. When you are not there, you are missed. C’mon, did you really think I would leave this one off?

2. Bring Someone with You.

You don’t have to wait until some “Big Day” at the church to invite friends and family. Just imagine the growth your church would experience if every member brought just one person a week with them to worship.

3. Do More than Tip.

Ministry is not about money, but it takes money to do ministry. Don’t be a casual, occasional giver. …