Leadership in the world system is about status and achievements. Jesus turned all of that on its head when he took a towel and a bucket of water and bent his knees to perform the task of a servant. He washed his disciples dusty, smelly feet. Upon finishing he turned to his disciples and said to them “you call me Lord and teacher, and you are right, because that is what I am. And since I, your Lord and teacher, have washed your feet, you ought to wash each other’s feet. I have given you an example to follow. Do as I have done to you. Every ministry that is born by Jesus within his church is a servant ministry. It is to serve others and build others and point others towards salvation and transformation. It is never for self interest
“When we honestly ask ourselves which person in our lives means the most to us, we often find that it is those who, instead of giving advice, solutions, or cures, have chosen rather to share our pain and touch our wounds with a warm and tender hand.”
Henri Nouwen
In this session we want to ask God to birth new and life changing ministries in our church here locally and nationally and also worldwide. We know that the overriding mission of the church still remains ‘go and make disciples of all nations and love God and love people’. Pray that the body of Christ will rise to that task and allow the Spirit of God to grow divine serving missions that make a difference to our wider and church communities.
How are you serving in God’s church and what do you want God to birth in you and through you?
Our vision is to be a church where people flourish, growing in the knowledge and love of God and reaching out in the spirit of generosity.