Last week my wife and I watched “A Night with the King.” Since I was a child, I have always loved the story of Queen Esther. What an amazing adventure. Young Hadassah, an orphan Jewess, becomes a queen with amazing power.

Most of us know the end of the story. Esther was placed in a leadership role for “such a time as this.” She was God’s tool to save the Jewish people from extermination. In the book, All the Women of the Bible, Edith Deen highlights the leadership strategies that Esther modeled. They are excellent strategies for anyone who leads people.

1. She gained favor with the people.
2. She used sound judgment.
3. She always thought of others first.
4. She offered to sacrifice her position and even her life to save others.
5. She was dedicated and loyal.
6. She exhibited virtuous character.
7. She was fearless.
8. She was prudent.

Esther’s life is a pattern of leadership we can each follow. Is there something in your church that has been bugging you? Is there a volunteer or staff member that has been pushing your button? Is there a mountain you can’t seem to climb? Perhaps one of the characteristics above could help resolve that situation.

Esther changed the world. Which of her leadership strategies will change yours today?