Leaders are also there as examples. We should “imitate their faith” (Hebrews 13:7). Elders and pastors do not just point out the path; they actually walk it in front of you. Of course, church leaders don’t get everything right. But not being perfect is in fact one way that they can show us a good example. By repenting when they sin, they model what it looks like to be a sinner saved by grace, following Christ faithfully even when they fail. In short, if leaders are striving to be like Christ, they