Act Quote by Richard Foster
“Leadership is an act of submission to God. To be a leader means listening to all kinds of people and situations. Out of that listening, we are hoping to discern the mind of God as best we can. This is the price of leadership - it's an act of sacrifice. So leadership is part and parcel of the work of submission to God.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Celebration of Discipline, Richard Foster, 1998
Leadership requires humility and listening, seeing it as a sacrificial service to discern divine guidance.
In simple terms: Leadership is humble service to God.
Key Takeaway
Listen, serve, and seek higher purpose.
Themes
leadership
humility
spirituality
Mood
contemplative
inspirational
Type
spiritual
advice
When to use this quote
- church leadership
- community projects
- personal decision making
Key Concepts
theology
service
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you discern divine will in leadership?
- What sacrifices are necessary for true service?
A Different Perspective
Balancing personal ambition with self‑sacrifice can be challenging.
