I see what you are driving at and I certainly agree that caring for those who are in need is important and a necessary characteristic of good leadership.

Thanks for taking the time to interact a bit brother.

Joe

Thanks for the post. Yes, as leaders, we need to give others space or opportunity to serve in their own giftedness. Unfortunately, leaders usually only want to see people serving in the way the leaders choose, instead of in the way the Holy Spirit chooses. It takes much humility on the part of the leader to truly serve by allowing others to serve and lead.

-Alan

And as for pastors, they are empowered by the church council, which is empowered by the congregation, so I guess the same argument goes for them as well.

Jesus… he also identified with the poor, sick and needy. He ate a meal with those who others never took the time to care for. He talked about an alternative way of living, one which is non-violent and not out to enrich yourself. He created a space where mistakes was OK (sending out half-trained disciples on a mission, giving the groups money to Judas). He chose his disciples from the people where leaders don’t come, and empowered them to change the world… sadly, I don’t see any president doing that (well, maybe Nelson Mandela came close), but what would it mean if I stop dreaming of a president that would do that?