6 Marks of Leadership, Mark Two, “The Leader Prays for God’s People” (Neh. 1:5-11)

Chapter Two of Swindol’s Hand Me Another Brick, (his commentary of Nehemiah’s leadership) is entitled “A Leader---From The Knees Up.” This characteristic of leadership is certainly seen in Nehemiah’s ministry. One out of every ten verses in Nehemiah is a reference to prayer.

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Leadership in Nehemiah

On the front of one church bulletin always reads, “Ministers: The entire congregation Pastor: Rev David L. Buttry.”

Rick Warren in his Purpose Driven Church advocates, “No ministry, no membership.”

Every believer is a minister or servant of God who should be serving God and exerting influence on others through his/her local church. Leadership is one person influencing positively another person. Christian leadership is one believer spiritually impacting others for God’s glory.

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