Leaders come in all sizes and shapes and execute their
duties in different ways. Studies on
leadership offer various categories of leaders along with corresponding styles
and the strengths and weaknesses of each style.
While these types of differences are noticeable throughout Scripture,
Jesus identifies a common approach that must define every Christian leader who
desires to please God and to be effective in their calling. Even non-Christian organizations recognize the
importance of this leadership characteristic: Leaders serve!
According to Scripture, leaders are not to be idolized,
waited on, deferred to, or cowered under.
Leaders do not exist for their own benefit, but for the benefit of the One
Who called them and for the service of the ones they lead. Jesus set the example that all leaders in Christ are called to
follow. Jesus said,
“You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and those who are great exercise authority over them. Yet it shall not be so among you; but whoever desires to become great among you, let him be your servant. And whoever desires to be first among you, let him be your slave—just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many.”
The Lord’s Church must be a witness of the Lord’s
character. Disciplines such as praying, studying
and meditating are impotent without the character reflected in a heart
dedicated for service. As we pray, let
us serve, to the glory of God!
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