Young Christian Leaders' Alliance

God’s will for leadership is not painted best in the stereotype of a handsome politician speaking across a vast expanse to thousands of cheering supporters. Nor is it best wrapped up in the media personalities who so smoothly express the news to us, or in the artists and architects who design elaborate symbols for our culture.  God indeed calls individuals to such places. But foremost, God’s will for leadership is one of largely unrecognized service, encouragement, communication, obedience, and character. We are called to “be an example;” to show others the Way of Christ with our lives.

The Way of Christ is not one in which we can shy away from responsibility. Contrariwise, we should do our very best in any position of leadership God gives us. But we must realize that purity of heart is a prerequisite for godly influence. God will not give us leadership if we love it more than Him.  Much as an arrow must be shot above the mark in order to hit a target, we must seek first God’s kingdom and His righteousness (Matt. 6:33) if we wish to bring about earthly change. It is in seeking not to be great, but to be good, that a Young Christian Leader is Rewarded.

-From the YCLA May newsletter