For generations, churches have relied on familiar leadership models, where decisions and direction flow from those with titles, degrees, and full-time commitments. This approach has provided order and stability, especially as churches grew within structured denominational frameworks. But here’s a question worth asking: Is our current way of leading the church truly fulfilling God’s purpose, or are we simply operating within an accepted framework? The landscape of church leadership today largely divides into three main models. Each has strengths and weaknesses, but each also reveals something about how leadership shapes our relationship with God, one another, and the world. 1. Institutional Leadership: Stability with Structure Many denominational churches embody what we call Institutional Leadership —a model that prioritizes stability and continuity. Policies, hierarchies, and programs are well-defined, with decisions made by a few and communicated downward. People know what to exp...
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