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Choosing to Change

by Brett Fuller on October 18, 2021

Generally, people get the kind of leader they deserve. A wise, discerning, Bible adhering group would not choose someone below their standards. Neither would a great leader want to lead a people unwilling to follow. However, disagreements do arise, and when they do there are five options:

  1. The people conform to the leader
  2. The leader conforms to the people
  3. The people decide to find a new leader.
  4. The leader decides to find new people.
  5. Both the people and the leader change.  

When you find your leader, how will you respond in the moment of discontinuity? While it’s easy to notice the "splinter" in the eye of the one with whom we have disagreement, may God give both the followers and the leaders the grace to see the "log" (Matthew 7:3) in their own respective eye. Lord help us all to choose #5. Lead right, follow well...

About the Author
Brett Fuller

Brett Fuller is the presiding Bishop of Every Nation’s family of churches in the metropolitan Washington DC area, that fall under the umbrella of the Grace Covenant Church’s purview. He also serves as Chaplain of the Washington Commanders. From 2005 to 2014 he served as Chaplain for the National Association of Basketball Coaches. In 2000, he initiated a bill in Congress to build a memorial honoring the African American Slaves who helped build America. Though the bill was never passed, he still hopes to complete the mission. Also, from 2007-2009 he served on President George Bush's Advisory Board for Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

Pastor Brett has written two devotionals: “Live Well”, and “Relate Well” and recently published two books: Dreaming in Black and White and High Ceilings. He and his lovely wife of 36 years, Cynthia, frequently conduct marriage and family seminars. Brett also coordinates relational and professional development seminars, helping leaders in every walk of life to become better leaders. He and his bride reside in Chantilly, VA, have parented 7 children and have been blessed with 2 wonderful daughter in-laws. And most recently, they have welcomed their first grandchild; Ava Lily.

 

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