Leadership is commonly defined as the action of leading a group of people or an organization. To me, leadership is much more; it is understanding the importance of a leader, caring for your group, organizing events efficiently, assisting whenever help is needed, and communicating with your group enthusiastically. Without leadership, the world would be a place without change. Leaders guide the way open mindedly and eventually change the world one step at a time.
Typically, sports present high schoolers with an opportunity to continue playing the sport they love and to build strong friendships. Sports allow me to, not only prosper in my athletic potential, but to display my sense of knowledge and love to my teammates and coaches, and reveal my …show more content…
Throughout my life-long membership at Community Christian Church, I not only lead the children by assisting with activities and their Sunday school, but by leading through example. Leading through example is a fantastic opportunity to allow oneself and others to recognize them as a leader. On Sundays, I often assist with leading the children’s choir with hand motions and instruments, which develops my leadership and patience. In the summer, Vacation Bible School enables me to create friendships with the children I guide through the week. In addition to leading the children by example, I am a member of the bell choir which presents the older members of my congregation with an opportunity to view a young person participating in worship service. Also, as a spiritually flourishing youth at the church, I assist with the preparation of communion and participate in supplying the congregation with it during service. Deaconing allows me to understand the importance of the sacred sacrifice and to show my congregation I am capable of leading an essential task in worship. Participating in worship service, shows I’m a leader to not only benefit myself but to benefit others by taking on their responsibilities as my