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There are countless books on Christian leadershipwhatever happened to servanthood?Browse a Christian book website or bookstore and notice all there is for leaders and would-be leaders. There are studies of leaders, keys to leadership, and tips on becoming a leader. Even the books that promote servanthood tend to be about leadership.But how many books inspire us simply to serve one another? The appeal of leadership has hijacked the biblical call to servanthood. As a result, we major on a role that will only ever be held by a few, and we largely ignore a role that ought to be held by every Christian. Whatever happened to servanthood?Servanthood as Worship offers Christians a biblical understanding of their calling to serve in the church, motivated by the grace that is ours in the gospel. It has the potential to revitalize service teams in churches across the world, from church plants to long-established congregations.
There are countless books on Christian leadership…whatever happened to servanthood?
Browse a Christian book website or bookstore and notice all there is for leaders and would-be leaders. There are studies of leaders, keys to leadership, and tips on becoming a leader. Even the books that promote servanthood tend to be about leadership.
But how many books inspire us simply to serve one another? The appeal of leadership has hijacked the biblical call to servanthood. As a result, we major on a role that will only ever be held by a few, and we largely ignore a role that ought to be held by every Christian. Whatever happened to servanthood?
Servanthood as Worship offers Christians a biblical understanding of their calling to serve in the church, motivated by the grace that is ours in the gospel. It has the potential to revitalize service teams in churches across the world, from church plants to long-established congregations.
Chapters1) Servanthood: The Ministry of All Believers2) Lineage: Service Began with God in Christ3) Context: The Local Church is Our Base for Service4) Glory: God's Character and Works5) Appreciation: I Can Serve Because I Appreciate Who God Is, Who I Am, and What He Has Done for Me6) Adoration: I Can Serve as I Desire and Enjoy God's Active Presence7) Seven: Affection: I Can Serve Motivated by Love for the Saved and Unsaved8) Subjection: I Can Serve Because I Do Not Belong to Myself9) Perspective: Building the Church EternalAppendicesA Comment on SanctificationA Brief History of Service in the Church
