well-intentioned Christians. But I felt that much of the resistance resulted from a cultural mindset that says, “I don’t want anyone to tell me what to do. I don’t want anyone or anything to limit my options.” Given this environment, which can be found anywhere in America, I’ve found it best to exercise what I call “responsive leadership.” Not long ago, a friend asked, “As a leader in the church, do you see yourself essentially as an initiator or a responder? How would you describe your leadership