"But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all things that I said to you." -John 14:26 NKJV

When you think of leadership, what do you think of?

• A leader who leads vocally and teaches.

• A leader who leads by example on and off the field and/or court.

• A leader who has an incredible work ethic.

• A leader of men or women who teaches players right from wrong on and off the court or field from a moral standpoint.

• A leader who not only teaches the importance of athletics, but also academics. • One who encourages and/or motivates 

• One who disciplines, brings the best out of others, and demands respect.

• One who not only coaches from an X’s and O’s standpoint and focuses on wins or losses, but one who truly cares for his or her teammates, players, and staff in every aspect of life.

• One who knows how to respectfully communicate with others.

• One who knows when to criticize, encourage, or embrace those around him or her.

• Someone who remains positive in spite of any circumstance (good or bad).

• One who sacrifices for the betterment of the team.

• A leader who offers wise advice with humility. 

• A leader who knows when to speak and when to listen.

Leadership is a key component for a team to build camaraderie, reach their full potential as a team, meet their team goals, and win!

Leadership is not only important in sports, but it is important in all areas of life. For example, as a manager on your job, as a father or husband, or as a pastor in and out of the church. Without great leadership, the group, team, church, staff, nation, or family will be in turmoil. Great leadership will help things stay afloat even when things don’t go right. It is so important to trust and believe that God will make a way and provide. Great leadership focuses on the task at hand, making sure that the goals are met, and that purpose is being fulfilled with the Lord at the forefront. In addition, phenomenal leaders care for the needs of the people they lead.

God is the best leader that one can ever have. He sacrificed by allowing His Own Son, Jesus to die for our sins.

God supplies all our needs; all we must do is trust in Him and live for Him.

God loves us despite us. He offers grace to us.

He offers wisdom to those who ask for it (James 1:5).

He forgives (1 John 1:9).

He loves us because He is love (1 John 4:8).

He listens to those who does His Will (John 9:27).

Jesus gives the Holy Spirit to those who are saved to lead us and guide us in our everyday life (John 14:15-31).

God provides us with the Bible to order our every step and help us to be like Jesus Christ in this journey called “life.” (Psalms 119:105)

Leadership is a necessity for growth to happen spiritually, professionally, financially, emotionally, mentally, etc. If God has called you to lead, lead well and do all things with God as the foundation of your life and watch how God will work.