Servant Leadership

What is True Leadership?

This Wednesday we had an excellent discussion about leadership. What is it? How does it work?

Jesus called the Twelve and said, "If anyone wants to be first, he must be the very last, and the servant of all."

Too often we feel that leadership is best exemplified by today's high-flying CEO's or power-wielding senators. But that's not even close to Jesus' framework for successful leadership. He wanted us to be excellent leaders, but He had an upside-down strategy to get achieve that noble goal. In order to be first, you have to be last.

God wants us to be leaders. Not necessarily paid ministers or somebody standing up on stage, but leaders in His service, nonetheless.

Be a servant. Lead.

Challenge Questions:
· In what areas could God be calling you to leadership?
· What will you have to give up in order to answer the call?
· What hinders us from serving others? Are you 'too busy'? Do you not want to get out of your comfort zone?

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Adapted from Spiritual Leadership by Oswald Sanders