Healthy church leadership, in the form of skilful shepherds, is a gift from God to bless His people and to ensure the church is well cared for. In our day, when stories of church leader scandals are sadly being exposed, we need the reminder that ultimately, we are safe with Jesus, the true shepherd and overseer of our souls. Jesus is God’s promised shepherd who lays down his life for the sheep. In Christ we have the perfection of servant leadership. But it is also Jesus who gifts under-shepherds whom He calls to follow His example. We are not to lead like the Gentiles who domineer and abuse authority, but we are to lead like our servant King. Jesus calls godly men and women to lead like him that churches might be strengthened and so that individuals can flourish.
