Ben Sternke lists six characteristics of a prophet.
- They often enjoy spending time alone with God and sense his heart clearly.
- They care deeply about values and integrity, and often sense before anyone else when an organization is drifting.
- They are able to stand back from circumstances and get a clear picture of what’s really going on.
- This clarity oftentimes enables them to come up with creative and innovative solutions that others don’t see.
- They are outside the box thinkers, and tend to disrupt the status quo.
- They are future-oriented, and tend to see opportunities and dangers before everyone else.