As leaders we follow the example of Jesus who “did not come to be served, but to serve” (Matt. 20:28). He “did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, but made himself nothing, taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself …” (Phil. 2:5-8). Use these resources to better understand what that means in your role as a church or ministry leader. Remember, however, that it takes more than head knowledge to get there. It’s a matter of the heart.
Resources about a Church Leader’s Role as a Servant
Articles:
- Church Leaders: Be a Servant
- 3 Soul Toxins That Derail Servant Leadership
- 5 Signs Ministry Leadership Has Turned Christ-like
- 5 Signs Ministry Leadership Has Turned Abusive
- Attitude Toward Those Who Do Us Wrong
- Church Leaders, Be an Example of Servanthood
- Five Marks of a Servant Leader
- Jesus’ Example of Servanthood
- Ministry Leaders, Beware of the Ides of March
- Servant Leadership in the Church: 10 Keys
- What is servant leadership?
Books:
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- Cross-Cultural Servanthood: Serving the World in Christlike Humility by Duane Elmer
- Full Service: Moving From Self-Serve Christianity to Total Servanthood by Siang-Yang Tan
- Improving Your Serve by Charles R. Swindoll
- Jesus on Leadership: Timeless Wisdom on Servant Leadership by C. Gene Wilkes
- Joshua: A True Servant Leader by Walter Kaiser
- On Being a Servant of God by Warren W. Wiersbe
- The Servant Leader by Ken Blanchard, Phil Hodges
- The Servant-Leadership Style of Jesus: A Biblical Strategy for Leadership Development by Dale Roach
- Upside Down: The Paradox of Servant Leadership by Stacy T Rinehart
How We Demonstrate Servant Leadership in Various Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Change Management: Servants Not Controllers of the Change Process
- Decision-Making: Servanthood Affects Decision Making
- Ministry Job Descriptions: Job Descriptions with Servanthood as a Goal
Resources for Other Leadership Roles: