Authority Quote by John Stott

Most Christian leadership is exercised by people who do not know how to develop healthy, intimate relationships and have opted for power and control…

— Henri Nouwen

“Christian leadership should include integrity, honesty, compassion, diplomacy, perception, common sense, and forgiveness. Serving as a Christian leader involves servant leadership, which is a…

— Scott S. Haraburda

“The lure of power can separate the most resolute of Christians from the true nature of Christian leadership, which is service to others. It’s…

— Charles W. Colson

Leaders have power, but power is safe only in the hands of those who humble themselves to serve.

— John Stott

“Not every Christian is called to major leadership in the church, but every Christian is a leader, for we all influence others. All of…

— J Oswald Sanders

A true and safe leader is likely to be one who has no desire to lead, but is forced into a position of leadership…

— Aiden Wilson Tozer

Authority is God ordained, but authoritarianism and raw power, in almost all forms, is dangerous.

— James Dobson

“Having no coercive power, leaders are simply those who are followed—individuals who have earned the respect of their companions. Such “leaders” do not—cannot—demand anyone’s…

— Christopher Ryan

True leadership means to receive power from God and use it under God's rule to serve people in God's way.

— Leighton Ford

“Leadership for the Christian always has a spiritual dimension. The duty of leading people carries with it certain spiritual obligations. That is as true…

— John F. MacArthur Jr

A true and safe leader is likely to be one who has no desire to lead, but is forced into a position by the…

— Aiden Wilson Tozer

“Honour comes and goes, influence comes and stays, but none of them safeguards us against danger than the mentor of true leadership; Jesus Christ!”

— Israelmore Ayivor