If I Could Do One Thing Differently …

A strong leader must …

listen, otherwise you’re just strong and not smart.
—Bob Coy, Calvary Chapel, Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

always model what you’re mobilizing people to be.
—Brian Tome, Crossroads, Cincinnati

incessantly cast a vision.
—Lee Powell, CedarCreek Church, Perrysburg, Ohio

surround himself with people who are smarter and more passionate than he is.
—Robert Emmitt, Community Bible Church, San Antonio, Texas

have an internal sense of urgency that accelerates things.
—James MacDonald, Harvest Bible Chapel, Rolling Meadows, Ill.

create expectations in the people he leads.
—Steve Munsey, Family Christian Center, Munster, Ind.

be a strong follower!
—Kevin Myers, 12Stone Church, Lawrenceville, Ga.

serve your people well.
—Matt Chandler, The Village Church, Flower Mound, Texas

understand that you reproduce who you are!
—Dave Ferguson, Community Christian Church, Chicago

James P. Long
James P. Longhttp://JamesPLong.com

James P. Long was formerly the editor of Outreach magazine and the author of a number of books, including Why Is God Silent When We Need Him the Most?

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