Five Christ-like ways to serve those you lead
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April 2022 Prayer Focus
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Professional Excellence (Durfey)
[…]all God’s creatures are worthy of respect will become the subject of much observation. Modeling servant leadership is one of the greatest testimonies one can give. Jesus goes even further by saying, “Whoever wishes to become great among you shall be your servant; and whoever wishes to be first among you shall be slave of all.” He also said, “Give and it shall be given unto you.” A leader must give respect before he can expect it in return. The Coast Guard’s third core value is devotion to duty. Once again, let us look at dictionary definitions: devotion means strong […]
Follow Me
[…]to lead. If we’re appointed as leaders, people are supposed to obey our orders and follow us. Servant leadership is not new to this age, but can be traced back to first-century Judea. In Mark’s Gospel account, Jesus redefined leadership for His disciples. This redefinition came on the heels of a request by James and John to be seated on the right and left of Jesus in Heaven. Upon hearing of the brothers’ request, the other disciples became upset and began to quarrel. Jesus gathered them and said, “…’whoever would be great among you must be your servant, and whoever […]
How do you see others?
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What Are You Reading?
[…]leadership. In more recent years I have become increasingly interested in the topic of Christian servant leadership. I believe there are at least three reasons why few servant leaders exist. First, most leaders do not spend sufficient time studying leadership — and many still subscribe to the concept of being born as a leader (or not). Second, servant leadership is hard work and involves significant time and investment in the development of those you lead. Finally, to be truly successful as a servant leader requires deep humility and the intentional suppression of ego and pride. This is particularly difficult for […]
What’s Your Altitude
[…]lowered Himself. He put Himself in such a low position that He was called a servant. What does a servant deserve? Nothing. Whom does a servant depend upon? His master. Whose attitude are we called to display? The attitude of Jesus Christ. Have you ever been short with others, demanding or demeaning in your encounters with people? Are you quick to judge others and place yourself above them in the pecking order? If the answer is “yes” to any of these, your altitude is too high resulting in an attitude that is too high. Pride, placing ourselves first, is an […]
Thoughts for Young Officers
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Professional Perspectives Chapter 6
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Living Together in Biblical Community
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