CONCLUSION
On the final page of his book, The Next Generation Leader, Andy Stanley poses a great question: “What small thing in my life right now has the potential to grow into a big thing?”16 Poor character does not appear out of nowhere. It starts small — so small it is often not even noticeable. Eventually the small thing that was once unnoticeable becomes a huge thing that controls a leader’s life. Just like cancer in the human body, the best time to remove poor character is when it is still a “small thing.”
In God’s infinite wisdom He has chosen to place the future of the church in the hands of leaders. He has done so with clear expectations. He desires us to be exceptional leaders. He wants us to hone our leadership skills, to communicate effectively, and to manage our teams well. But above all that, God’s desire for His leaders is that they would be masters in the art of self-leadership.