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Reading The Leadership Mystique<\/em> is like drinking from a fire hose.\u00a0\u00a0 Every chapter is full of insights, interesting stories and good quotes.\u00a0\u00a0 The approach to the topic of leadership is rich, because it describes the complex dynamics that take place not only within the leader but also within the organization.\u00a0 Thus, the book was meaningful in many levels, especially in its description of the charismatic and architectural roles of a leader.<\/p>\n Manfred Kets De Vries reminds us that inside every leader there is a complex web of motivations and emotions. These internal dynamics shape the way leaders relate to people as well as the way in which they lead the organization. Consequently, in order to lead with emotional intelligence, a leader must first learn to deal with these internal forces in a healthy manner. De Vries argues that in the era of globalization, emotional and cultural intelligence are essential skills for effective leadership, because they directly affect the two roles of a leader: casting vision (charismatic role) and organizational architecture (architectural role).<\/p>\n Reflection<\/u><\/p>\n My ministry journey has been one of discovery. I was initially driven by a desire to study God\u2019s Word, so I could teach it and minister to people. As soon as I graduated from Dallas Theological Seminary, I started serving as the Lead Pastor of Grace Church of Richardson. In that initial stage my energy was invested in teaching, preaching, doing evangelism, discipleship, and counseling. The main focus of my ministry was shepherding<\/em>.<\/p>\n Later, I discovered that church ministry had an additional dimension that required my attention: Vision casting<\/em>.\u00a0\u00a0 At that stage of our ministry, we began to understand that we needed to pursue a multiethnic ministry. Pursuing this vision lead us to modify our ministry programs and our church identity.<\/p>\n Eventually, vision casting led me to discover a new dimension of ministry: organizational architecture<\/em>. I realized that in order to pursue the vision, I had to address the organizational dimension of ministry in order to create alignment. This realization led us to change our name, leadership structure, and by laws. \u00a0Currently, we are still working on internal processes, legal compliance, and compensation philosophy.<\/p>\n After a decade of pastoral leadership, I have discovered that church ministry is three-dimensional: Shepherding, vision casting, and organizational design are all part of the puzzle. Many pastors of small congregations tend to focus on the ministry programs (doing) without paying much attention to vision (going) and organizational health (building). However, without a clear vision and the organizational structure to support it, the ministry of shepherding will eventually suffer. A ministry that is not three-dimensional will be shallow and unsustainable.<\/p>\n Right now, the larger part of my time is being invested in organizational design. This transition has not been easy because it has required that I change my schedule priorities. De Vries warns us that, “The stresses and strains of organizational life take their toll. If executives aren’t given (or they don’t take) the opportunity to renew themselves, they often begin to suffer from terminal monotony and burnout. Everyone has talent at 25 (as the saying goes); the trick is to have talent at midlife.” (92). Well, I am not 25 anymore, and I am officially a middle-aged man. Burnout and stress are part of the equation. De Vries gives me a sober reminder that the demands of ministry are plenty, and unless I take time to rest and enjoy life, the demands of ministry can eat me alive.<\/p>\n In addition to the warning, De Vries also reminds me that prioritizing these leadership dimensions is not only healthy, but it is the only path to a sustainable ministry. He observes, \u201cThe charismatic role has to be combined with the architectural role if leaders are to be effective. One without the other doesn\u2019t cut it. All too many leaders have lofty ideas about where their organization should go but pay no attention to the details of the operation…. If they can carry out both roles well, there\u2019s a good possibility that their organization will be a high-performance winner.\u201d (211)<\/p>\n I pray that God will continue to guide us in this ministry journey. I look forward to the day in which the organizational framework of our ministry is completed. I hope that at that point the shepherding dimension of our ministry will have the best support it needs in order to grow deep and tall. In light of this journey, it is wise to remember that, \u201cIt is more important to know where you are going than to get there quickly. 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