What is Servant Leadership? A quick search of books on Amazon.com on the topic of “leadership” cur- rently yields 137,827 results, with new titles added regularly. So, Servant Leadership is the focus on the growth of the individual that they might flourish and achieve their full potential and not primarily the growth and po- tential of the organization - that distinguishes servant leadership from other leader- ship styles. The primary concern of the servant leader is service to their followers. However, the concept of a servant leader is not such a modern concept, but can be found in the biblical account of the life of Jesus Christ. By examining his model we can identify a Christ-centered, Christ-like servant leadership style that works for Christians who lead people in any situation. Jesus’ basic motivation was love for his follower; Jesus was fully aware of his position as leader. Before the disciples experienced him as their servant, they had already experienced him many times before as Master, and as a strong and extremely powerful leader. • A servant who, out of love, serves others’ needs before their own • A teacher who teaches their followers, in word and deed, how to become servant leaders themselves According to the Bible, to become a servant of God and to enjoy serving others is not only a decision that a person needs to take, it is first a gracious gift from God. More than this, because of our new nature, as Christian leaders we should find ourselves readily drawn to the Christ-centered servant leadership model. It is the “leader- ship style” of our role model, Jesus Christ, and as we see throughout the Bible, serving God inherently includes serving others in line with his good plans and purposes. Sometimes, you will be underestimated in your leadership potential and consequently, you will be overlooked even though you are chosen by God. When you are called to ministry – and running a business is a valid call to ministry – difficulties may increase. When God calls you to ministry, just plan on it, and if they don’t, then you’ll be pleasantly surprised. But to get started, God may place you in a (seemingly) insignificant job to prepare for the future. Invest all you have into that insignificant job and learn all you can. Grow as much as you can. Literally, be all that you can be. Plan on this: God will likely take you out of your comfort zone. Just remember that today’s stretch zones are tomorrow’s comfort zones. And do not stop growing. Do all you can to develop your leadership skills. Invest in understanding and accepting yourself. Above it all, if you plan to run a business God’s way, then you should plan to invest yourself in regular times with the Lord, confessing your sin, turning from your wicked ways and learning to hear the voice of God. I believe leaders lead without apology. God doesn’t call the qualified; he qualifies the called. (1 Corinthians 1:27-29) - Les PUBLISHER 4 APRIL 2019 Good News • South Florida Edition South Florida Edition • Good News •April 2019 • Volume 20, Issue 13 - Leslie J. Feldman - Museum of the Bible board members gathered on November 17, 2017, in Washington, D.C., for the Grand Opening Ceremonies of the museum, which documents the narrative, history and impact of the Bible. Pictured from left to right are Bobby Gruenwald, founder of YouVersion the Bible App; Rick Warren, author of The Purpose Driven Life and pastor of Saddleback Church; Anne Beiler, founder of Auntie Anne’s; Steve Green, president of Hobby Lobby and chairman of the board for Museum of the Bible; Bob Hoskins, founder of OneHope, secretary/treasurer for Museum of the Bible; and Harry Lee Crisp III, director and owner of Pepsi MidAmerica and vice chairman for the Museum of the Bible. Read the cover story on pages 26-27. On the Cover PERSPECTIVE 6 Shiny Rocks – by Stephan Tchividjian CHURCH UNITED 8 Tipping Point – by Edwin Copeland INSIGHT 10 Five Things I Learned From The Green Family – by Rob Hoskins YOU ASK, WHY? 12 Eyewitness Accounts – by Tommy Boland PARENTING 14 Finish Well – by Dr. Bob Barnes and Torrey Roberts THE POWER OF US 16 Bonding – by Lisa May GOOD NEWS WANTS TO KNOW 22 - 23 What would the public or your friends be surprised to learn about you? COVER STORY 26 - 27 Museum of the Bible’s Roots Extend Into South Florida – by Shelly Pond SUMMER CAMP GUIDE 28 - 29 CALENDAR OF EVENTS 44 – 45 CLASSIFIEDS 50 - 51 Publisher: Leslie J. Feldman
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