There is a Biblical model for identifying potential leaders.  It is found in Exodus 18:21. Jethro, the father-in-law of Moses, had advised Moses to recruit some leaders. Then he told him what type of people to look for. 

“But select capable men form all the people – men who fear God, trustworthy men who hate dishonest gain – and appoint them as officials over thousand…” (Exodus 18:21)

So we are to look for men (and women) who are:

1.     Capable.

2.     Following God.

3.     Trustworthy. 

4.     Honest.

Do you think if you found people who met each of those characteristics you could use them to build a team of effective leaders?

What other qualities would you look for in a leader?  

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