26But not so with you; rather the greatest among you must become like the youngest, and the leader like one who serves. 27For who is greater, the one who is at the table or the one who serves? Is it not the one at the table? But I am among you as one who serves.
To be a leader in the community of God demands that we are motivated by love and service, not power. Servant leaders share information and ideas freely and empower others to succeed and receive credit. Servant leaders are able and willing to play any role that is needed. Servant leaders understand that there are many right ways to do right things. They keep their attention on the larger vision, and resist the urge to control every little detail. According to Max De Pree, "Leaders in a special way, are liable for what happens in the future, rather than what is happening day to day."
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Yours is a marvelous example of what it means to be a servant leader. You are genuinely unselfish and yet so effective in both enriching and empowering those you "lead" in the service of the church. Thank you for being a role model and a mentor to us.
"Leaders in a special way, are liable for what happens in the future, rather than what is happening day to day."
Maybe, the people leading the way to the use and development of our natural resources should read this every day.
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