Spiritual Leadership

I just finished reading Spiritual Leadership by J. Oswald Sanders for a Senior Pastor's Coaching Network that I am in. It is one of the best books I have read on leadership. Below are some quotes from the book:

• "Our Lord made clear to James and John that high position in the Kingdom of God is reserved for those whose hearts - even the secret places where no else probes - are qualified."
• "James and John wanted the glory, but not the cup of shame; the crown, but not the cross; the role of master, but not servant."
• "There are only three kinds of people - those who are immovable, those who are movable, and those who move them! Leaders move others."
• "In the early stages of building a church, we cannot insist on maturity, but every care must be taken that those developing the work be stable in character, spiritual in outlook, and not ambitious for position."
• "Before we can conquer the world, we must conquer the self."
• "Vision involves optimism and hope. The pessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist sees opportunity in every difficulty."
• "Spiritual leadership requires spirit-filled people. Other qualities are important, to be Spirit-filled is indispensable."
• "No leader lives a day without criticism, and humility will never be more on trial than when criticism comes."
• "It takes a leader to embark on a dangerous venture. It takes a leader to build for the kingdom. That's why Jesus' words were so passionate: count the cost; take up the cross!"
• "The true leader is concerned with the welfare of others, not with his own comfort or prestige."
• "The frontiers of the kingdom of God was never advanced by men and women of caution."
• "The church needs saints and servants, not "leaders," and if we forget the priority of service, the entire idea of leadership becomes dangerous."
• "Nehemiah built up their faith by redirecting focus away from "the impossible" toward the greatness of God."
• "Faith builds faith. Pessimism dismantles faith. The spiritual leader's primary task is to build the faith of others."