What is competent leadership in a diverse, changing world?

Self-awareness—deep understanding of one’s cultural values, strengths and weakness, and the privilege and power that come with one’s roles and cultural background
Appreciation of differences as opportunities, rather than as problems
Commitment to pluralistic understanding of issues while being able to make faithful decisions
Active theological reflection on diversity issues as they relate to oneself, others, and one’s community and creation
Discipline in applying appropriately skills, models and theories that will increase the inclusiveness of various situations
Ability to guide and support a community to move toward change faithfully in response to its changing environment.
Knowledge and skills in using audio, visual and electronic media to enhance interpersonal communication and to build respectful, inclusive community.

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