INTRODUCTION TO THE SUPERMAN SYNDROME

INTRODUCTION 

First and foremost, my intention is to inspire and chal- 

lenge fellow Christian leaders to dare to be the leaders God 

has called us to be, developing a ministry identity and style 

that reaches the unique needs of those within our individual 

spheres of influence. It is my prayer that this book will 

rekindle each leader’s passion and desire to seek the true heart 

of Christ as they, in turn, challenge those within their reach. 

Second, this book exposes the average American church 

member’s common misconception that it is the sole responsi- 

bility of church leaders or the pastor to share the gospel. 

Regardless if we want to admit it or not, God ushers each 

one of us into place of leadership the very moment that we 

choose to accept Jesus Christ as our Savior. In Romans 

10:14-15 (NLT), Paul explains: 

But how can they call on him to save them unless they be- 

lieve in him? And how can they believe in him if they 

have never heard about him? And how can they hear 

about him unless someone tells them? And how will 

anyone go and tell them without being sent? That is why 

the Scriptures say, “How beautiful are the feet of messen- 

gers who bring Good News!” 

In all of His infinite wisdom, God could have selected 

any vehicle possible to share the message of His gospel. But 

He didn’t, He chose mankind to be His spokesman—to share 

our own personal salvation experience with others who don’t 

know Him. Once we have encountered the Christ of the 

Cross and we believe the miracle and victory of His resurrec- 

tion, we are chosen to share the redemption story with others. 

He saves us and in turn, we are called to tell others. 

But He didn’t suddenly give us superhuman powers to save 

them ourselves. That’s not our job. He calls us to use our own 

unique abilities—and yes, our weaknesses also—to offer the 

rest of humanity the opportunity to accept the same saving 

grace we have so freely received. We speak; He saves. You see, 

we didn’t “choose” a career: He chose us to be His hands, His 

feet, and His voice! In that order: He calls us; we answer and 

obey.