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To lead is to be the first To lead is to be the first to to serve serve and the first to and the first to sacrifice sacrifice on behalf of on behalf of others.others.

1. Leaders are 1. Leaders are ServantsServants

Learning from the Example of JesusLearning from the Example of Jesus

The Son of Man The Son of Man came to serve and came to serve and to give his life as a to give his life as a ransom for many. ransom for many. Mark 10:45Mark 10:45

Jesus, being in very nature Jesus, being in very nature God, did not consider God, did not consider equality with God something equality with God something to be grasped, but made to be grasped, but made himself nothing, taking the himself nothing, taking the very nature of a servant, very nature of a servant, being made in human being made in human likeness. And being found in likeness. And being found in appearance as a man, he appearance as a man, he humbled himself and humbled himself and became obedient to death - became obedient to death - even death on a cross! even death on a cross!

Philippians 2:6-9Philippians 2:6-9

He had every right to fight He had every right to fight for his rights, to force for his rights, to force conformity and take conformity and take authority over the world.authority over the world.He chose to empty himself, He chose to empty himself, lay down his rights, take on lay down his rights, take on the nature of a servant, and the nature of a servant, and was even obedient to death was even obedient to death on a cross at the hands of on a cross at the hands of those that he had created. those that he had created. Therefore God exalted him Therefore God exalted him to the highest place and to the highest place and gave him the name that is gave him the name that is above every name.above every name.

Philippians 2:6-9Philippians 2:6-9

He will feed His flock like a shepherd; He will gather the

lambs with His arm, and carry them in His bosom, and gently lead those who are with young.

(Isaiah 40:11)

I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd gives his life for

the sheep. (John 10:11)

Be shepherds over the flock God has entrusted to you. Watch over it as God does. (1 Peter

5:2)

1. Feeding1. Feeding

The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want.The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want.

2. Restoring2. Restoring

He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he restores my soul.

He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he restores my soul.

3. Guiding3. Guiding

He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake. He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake.

4. Protecting4. Protecting

Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil for you are with me;

Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil for you are with me;

5. Shaping5. Shaping

Your rod and your staff, they comfort me. Your rod and your staff, they comfort me.

6. Resourcing6. Resourcing

You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies.

7. Empowering7. Empowering

You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.

Shepherd-leaders… Shepherd-leaders… • Feed their followersFeed their followers• Restore their soulRestore their soul• Guide them in the right pathsGuide them in the right paths• Protect them from dangerProtect them from danger• Shape their characterShape their character• Resource them for victoryResource them for victory• Empower them for ministryEmpower them for ministry

Leadership Exercise:Leadership Exercise:1. List the people under your care1. List the people under your care2. Discern what God is doing in their 2. Discern what God is doing in their liveslives3. Identify the shepherding they need3. Identify the shepherding they need4. Pray for them4. Pray for them5. Act toward them5. Act toward them