READ: 1 Corinthians 9:16-23
“To the weak became I as weak, that I might gain the weak: I am made all things to all men, that I might by all means save some.” – 1 Corinthians 9:22
A true leader exhibits flexibility. Being flexible does not mean that you compromise on things you believe in. A leader must not be rigid. An old rigid tree will be broken, but a young supple tree can be bent over. Paul said that he became all things to all men so that he might save them all. Are you prepared to do anything to achieve good results? There are times that you may have to vary your dressing to flow with the people around. You are not always right, you know!
In certain cultures, people are not punctual. When you state that the program starts at six o’clock, they will leave their homes at six and be there at seven. If you are very rigid with your timing, you may end up preaching to empty chairs and closing your service as the majority of people walk in.
A pastor must be flexible with ignorant baby sheep. Sometimes sheep will ask you to counsel them about things you have just preached about. The message is very clear but they still want you to talk to them.
A leader tries new things. Try new ways of evangelism. Be open to methods that you did not invent. Listen to young people who have fresh ideas. Do not rigidly think that God only speaks through a grey haired sixty-year-old prophet. Flexibility will allow you to receive from a twenty-year-old anointed youth. You must be flexible and open to new ideas.