The true spiritual leader . . .

• is loathe to claim his authority.
  
  
• is characterized by remarkable humility.
  
  
• considers himself nothing, the Lord everything.
  
  
• does not appoint himself everyone else's advisor, as if he knew all the answers and others need to seek his approval.
  
  
• can wait on the Lord indefinitely, and will not be hurried by other agendas.
  
  
• bases all his decisions on the Lord's will.
  
  
• never strives to accomplish God's work in his own strength.
  
  
• does not trust in his own abilities.
  
  
• does not question God.
  
  
• is as content with obscurity as with visibility. 
  
  
• eschews personal honors and acclaim.
  
  
• cares nothing for recognition or credit.
  
  
• naturally mentors others, raises up spiritual leaders in kind.
  
  
• feels no need to defend himself against criticism.
  
  
• is willing to be misunderstood.
  
  
• finds joy not in being successful, but in being faithful.

[Sources: Watchman Nee, Spiritual Leadership, et al., and David Cannistraci, The Gift of Apostle]

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