Leadership Qualities
According to research, this type of leadership strategy is necessary to address the fractured nature of the church community in the wake of the pandemic
What is adaptive leadership?
This is the primary, initial "flock" that a pastor is responsible for leading.
What is their family?
According to experts, this is the most vulnerable point in a person's life.
What is when they are in crisis?
This is a key, often overlooked, aspect of a pastor's role in a compassionate church.
What is being a peacemaker?
School leaders act as these, sending powerful messages through their presence in the community.
What are role models?
This term describes a leader who focuses on helping and serving others over being helped or served.
What is a servant leader?
This is a crucial area for pastors to maintain self-control to avoid burnout and maintain integrity.
What is time management (or diet/relationships/finances)?
This is the first action a church should take when a crisis hits too close to home.
What is asking for help (or activating a team)?
This type of sorrow is considered a positive outcome of accountability, leading to repentance.
What is godly sorrow?
This is the core principle that should drive all learning and community engagement.
What is love (of God and neighbor)?
This crucial leadership character trait is often defined as "keeping your eyes on the horizon and in the rearview mirror".
What is humility (or situational awareness)?
This is a sign that a pastor might be in need of counseling or support.
What is a change in mood, thoughts, or behaviors?
This is the general time frame that recovery takes after a tragic event, requiring patience from leaders.
What is three to six months?
This action is a key indicator of a pastor's humility and willingness to hold themselves accountable.
What is apologizing?
This is a keyway pastors can partner with local schools without violating legal requirements.
What is through presence (e.g., at community meetings)?
To lead well, senior pastors must balance these two perspectives.
What are relationship-oriented and task-oriented?
This is an essential, often overlooked practice for a pastor's personal renewal and long-term leadership.
What is taking time for rest/sabbath?
This is the "first" thing that must be established when responding to a crisis.
What is the incident command (or ICS)?
his is the purpose of gifts given by the Holy Spirit to church members, according to 1 Corinthians 12.
What is the common good (or loving ministry)?
This is the benefit of a church having a strong relationship with local school administration.
What is building trust?
These are the two "bookends" of a leader's character.
What are evaluation and accountability?
This is the most common reason pastors struggle with burnout in their ministry.
What is lack of support (or isolation)?
This is the primary danger when a pastor tries to manage a crisis alone.
What is victimization (or burnout)?
This is the primary, Christ-like action for handling a disagreement with another church member.
What is reaching out/apologizing/reconciling?
This is a common way to support school staff, demonstrating compassion in the community.
What is providing resources (or volunteering)?