Transformational leadership is one of the most sought-after leadership styles in churches, the marketplace, non-for-profit organizations, civil service, the military, and even families!  This style is widely considered one of the best styles of leader to be following.  There is a vast amount of writing that has been done in the popular press and in […]

These next two leadership styles are opposite in many ways, at least in how they function.  Both can make things happen, but through entirely different methods. The underlying practice of transactional leadership is an “I will do this if you will do that” contract between a leader and their followers.  It has its roots in […]

The next leadership style to sample from the leadership buffet is the strategic pastoral leader.  At first glance, this may sound perfect for your church, especially in the eyes of congregation members who work as executives in business.  Who wouldn’t want their pastor to be a strong strategic leader who can get things done?  Unfortunately, […]

Here’s another leadership style that you may find in a church pastor.  Some church people love this, but others want someone more predictable.  Read the description below and think about if the situational leadership type of pastor is best for you and your church. In many ways, the situational leader is the best of all […]

When I was conducting the research for The Humility Factor, I asked churchgoers to state the things that they most wanted in a pastor.  Though not at the top, one of the things that came up a number of times was the desire for one’s pastor to be a shepherd.  People wanted to have a […]