Do leaders shape culture or does culture shape leaders?

Initially, we might think it’s both. Certainly the culture has an influence on leadership and leadership has an influence on culture.

However, spiritual leaders must not allow a worldly culture to guide God’s people. Instead, they must shape culture into the image of Jesus.

How can this be done?

We must learn and understand the culture.
Recognize the need of culture.
Provide an example to the culture.
Suggest a better culture.

The idea is to present a culture so appealing and different they are willing to leave where they are to have the new one.

A few steps can shape needed changes with a greater focus toward Christ.