More on Paul's leadership:
(4) Leadership is about persistence- Paul continued on in spite of changes in plans.
(5) Leadership is about patience- Paul bloomed where he was planted, trusting in God's timing. We have people come to Mexico and never find their place. They seem to wander about not with plan or purpose. The do not bloom where they are planted.
(6) Leadership is about passion- Paul was passionate about the spiritual needs of people.
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Can we learn from Paul?

We can learn much from Paul as a leader. You might say, "I am not a leader" but you are. If you are a parent, a grandparent, you are. If you have a role in church, in school or in the place you work, you are a leader. I think Paul teaches us six crucial lessons about leadership in the first chapter of Romans.
(1) Leadership is about people_ Paul loved the Christians of Rome and he had never met them. Without people there is no leadership.
(2) Leadership is about prayer- Paul prayed for people he had never met.
(3) Leadership is about purpose- Paul had a plan, but submitted that plan to God.

Romans 1:12 (NKJV) "  that is, that I may be encouraged together with you by the mutual faith both of you and me. " Why did Paul want to go to Rome?
Three things:
He Desired to Share with them
He Desired to Strengthen them
He Desired to be Strengthened by them.
When a true group of followers of Christ get together there is a lot of sharing  and caring. Each one can help each other. Paul knew that and he wanted that to happen.

PAUL'S PRAYER FOR THE ROMANS
Romans 1:9 (NKJV) "For God is my witness, whom I serve with my spirit in the gospel of His Son, that without ceasing I make mention of you always in my prayers, "
It is not often that one finds a leader who is likewise committed to prayer. Paul labored in prayer for a body of believers he had never met. A pastor or preacher should never speak to people before he speaks to God about the people, I must kneel before god before I stand before my people.

What do we learn from the Apostle Paul from these few verses, Romans 1:1-7?
Be Caught Up in the Person of Jesus- so little is preached, taught, spoken of the Lord Jesus Christ today.
Be Committed to God's People
Be Concerned About Holiness
Be Compelled by the Great Commission
and Be Captivated by God's Grace.
Are we? Will we?