Qualities Necessary in a Spiritual Leader: Vision

Leaders must be men and women of vision. They must not only see the vision but be able to take whatever action is necessary to make that vision a reality. J.Oswald Sanders, in his book "Spiritual Leadership" puts it this way:

• “The man who possess vision must do something about it, or he will remain a visionary, not a leader.”(83)
• “The leader must either initiate plans for progress or recognize the plans of others. He must remain in front and give guidance and a sense of direction to those behind. He does not wait for things to happen, but makes them happen. He is a self-starter, and is always on the lookout for improved methods. He will be willing to test new ideas...A great more failure is the result of an excess of caution than of bold experimentation with new ideas.” (188-189)
• “It is much easier to criticize plans submitted than to create more satisfactory ones. The leader must not only see clearly the goal that is to be reached, but also plan imaginative strategy and tactics by which it can be attained.” (167)
• “The man of God must have insight into things spiritual.”(78)
• “Eyes that look are common. Eyes that see are rare”(80)

Source: J.Oswald Sanders "Spiritual Leadership