Leadership

Leaders are a critical resource for an organisation’s future. This is no less true in the churches, particularly in times of change and re-evaluation.

The profile of church leaders highlights their character and commitment. It also identifies issues and priorities important in facing the demands of a new era.

Going Deeper

About Church Leaders: Includes background information such as a demographic profile, job roles, experience of faith, assessment of training and more.

Effective Leaders: Understanding what makes for effective leadership is a high priority for NCLS.

Sustainable Leaders: There is much that leaders can do to prevent occupational stress turning into burnout.

Fast Facts

The average age of Anglican and Protestant senior leaders is 49 years. (NCLS 1996) 

University graduates: Highest in Lutheran (80%) and Uniting churches (61%) to lowest in Pentecostal (26%) and Salvation Army (14%) (NCLS 1996) 

The background of ministers is much less important than what they do on the job (NCLS 1991)

• Effective leaders have a vision for the future and inspire others to action. At the same time they listen to attenders ideas and encourage gifts and skills
• Nearly a quarter (23%) of leaders are experiencing some burnout symptoms (NCLS 1996) 
• There are a number of strategies to reduce the risk of burnout (NCLS 1996)

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Source: http://www.ncls.org.au/default.aspx?sitemapid=5074