Ideally in looking for who to appoint as chairperson, we might want someone with leadership gifting. We must, however, understand the possible effects of those spiritual gifts on the board or committee members.
How the Chairperson Might Function Based on Leadership Gifting
The spiritual gift of administration gives the chairperson the ability to organize and coordinate, great qualities to have for that position. They tend to be task-oriented.
The spiritual gift of leadership gives the chairperson the ability to see the possibilities and promote new or innovative ways of getting there. Hence, they tend to be more goal-oriented.
The spiritual gift of pastor gives the chairperson the ability to care for members of the board or committee and build an environment conducive to relationship-building. They tend to be very people-oriented.
The Balance in Church Leadership Based on Spiritual Gifting resource considers how the orientations of these different types of leaders can affect members of the team. It suggests what might be needed to bring a greater balance. In addition, this resource looks at the approach of these three types of leaders in 14 other tasks or responsibilities.
Work at Balancing Out the Spiritual Gifts of the Person Who Chairs the Board or Committee
Sometimes the chairperson chosen to lead has a combination of gifts and/or personality strengths that bring the needed balance. Since that isn’t always the case, some chair persons may need to work at bringing balance. That could involve having a co-chair with different gifts.
For More, Go To: Resources about Spiritual Gifts
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