The Greatest of All

Brad, Bill, Jason, Jeremy and Lance

We concluded our Servant Leadership U class this morning. I have been meeting twice a month with these men along with Gary, Mike and Chris. Over the course of the last nine months we have worked on our life mission, studied various areas of theology and discussed principles of servant leadership. I have been greatly challenged by these men's heart for God and their commitment to serve His purposes in the lives of people.

At New Covenant we say that servanthood is a way of life. The way of the servant is the way of blessing. Jesus flipped the traditional chain of command upside down when he declared the servant to be the greatest of all. These men embody what it means to live as servant leaders. It's a joy to serve along side of people who understand that character is the foundation of success, that humility comes before honor, and that influence is more important than power.

In the pursuit of greatness, some seek positions of prominence. Others seek power or prestige. Still others seek to be valued and esteemed. And all the while the servant is focused on the heart of God and kingdom work, quietly becoming the greatest of all!

At that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, "Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?" He called a little child and had him stand among them. And he said: "I tell you the truth, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Therefore, whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven." Matthew 18:1-4