Think about what made Peter a good leader in the early Christian community. What qualities do you think were important for him to have?
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Think about what made Peter a good leader in the early Christian community. What qualities do you think were important for him to have?
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1.The result is tremendous growth in the early church and action on the part of both church leaders and followers that go beyond expectation. Peter exhibits the characteristics of dominance, competence, confidence, and strong values, typical of a charismatic leader.
2.Roman Catholic tradition holds that Jesus established St. Peter as the first pope (Matthew 16:18). Jesus also gave him “the keys of the kingdom of heaven” (Matthew 16:19), which is why he is often depicted at the gates of heaven in art and popular culture.
3.the apostles and travelled through Palestine and Asia Minor where he worked multiple miracles and converted many followers. Around 44 AD he left for Rome where he set up a community of which he became the first bishop.
4.Peter was the first apostle to go see Jesus' empty tomb. Peter took on a leadership role in the early church, after Jesus' ascension into heaven. The biblical books 1 Peter and 2 Peter are attributed to Peter. Tradition says that Peter went to Rome, where he was martyred and crucified sometime between 64-68 CE.