Is it Time to Rethink What We Look for in Our Leaders? - The Crosswalk Devotional - July 4

PLUS...20 Bible Verses and Scripture Quotes on Freedom  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ &zwnj [Crosswalk.com Logo]( The Crosswalk Devotional  [Devotionals](        [Newsletters](        [e-Cards](      [The Crosswalk Devotional]( Is it Time to Rethink What We Look for in Our Leaders? By Clarence L. Haynes Jr. “Now the overseer is to be above reproach, faithful to his wife, temperate, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach, not given to drunkenness, not violent but gentle, not quarrelsome, not a lover of money. He must manage his own family well and see that his children obey him, and he must do so in a manner worthy of full respect.” - [1 Timothy 3:2-4]( We all know leadership is important. Most people won’t question that. However, equally important are the leaders we choose. While you don’t have the ability to choose your leaders in every arena of life, you should carefully consider the leaders you choose when you have the opportunity. The parameters necessary to choose good leaders can apply in any context. This can mean choosing leaders in churches, schools, jobs, community, or government. If the desire is to have good leaders, then we must rethink what we look for in our leaders and the way we go about selecting them. Time for better leadership qualifications. In 1 Timothy, Paul lays out the qualities of an overseer, which some translations use the word bishop or church leader. Regardless, this person is a leader, so these qualities can apply to anyone who wants to lead. Here is a one-line summary that defines the type of leader we should look for.  [CONTINUE READING →](            You May Also Like:        [20 Bible Verses and Scripture Quotes on Freedom](  Debbie McDaniel Freedom is a precious gift. On this fourth of July holiday, let's take a moment to stop and reflect on the beautiful gift of freedom that we enjoy in America. Thank God for it today...  [CONTINUE READING →](       [A Christian Guide to Meaningful Communication](  Aaron D'Anthony Brown God calls us to be in community. Here’s my take on a Christian guide to meaningful communication.  [CONTINUE READING →](            [Lee Greenwood And U.S. Army Chorus Sing 'God Bless The USA'](  GodTube.com Talented country artist Lee Greenwood is joined by the U.S Army Chorus for a beautiful rendition of 'God Bless The USA.'  [WATCH NOW →](        [5 Signs Your Church Might Be Heading toward Progressive Christianity](  Alisa Childers Even now it is difficult to pin down what actually qualifies someone as a Progressive Christian, due to the diversity of beliefs that fall under that designation. However, there are signs—certain phrases and ideas—that seem to be consistent in Progressive circles. Here are 5 danger signs to watch for in your church:  [CONTINUE READING →](                            Bible Trivia Question of the Day                                           How many men were chosen to distribute food to the widows in the early church? A. 4 B. 5 C. 6 D. 7 [ANSWER THE QUESTION →](     [Crosswalk.com Logo](  [Read about Salem Web Network](  |  [Unsubscribe](   [Email Preference Center](  |  [View in Browser](   © 2023 Salem Web Network. All rights reserved. 111 Virginia Street, Suite 200, Richmond, VA 23219. This email is never sent unsolicited. You are receiving this email because your email address, {EMAIL}, is signed up to receive newsletters, updates, and special offers from Crosswalk. Â