Some Characteristics of Outstanding Church Leadership

20% or more of the congregation is on the ministry team
25% of the congregation travels 30 minutes or more to the church
Tithing and giving is mentioned fairly often from the pulpit without apology
Leadership has a history of a decade or more... possible former ministry rivalries
Senior Leadership regularly expresses appreciation to leadership, and generously anticipates their workloads, fatigue, and morale issues.
Leadership routinely blesses out other leaders to help the larger body of Christ.
Leaders model a culture of blessing and encouragement.