Comments on: On Leading Up

By: Clarence

Clarence — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 04:10:02 +0000

Excellent statement! A reminder for us to be like the centurion, who had authority because he was a man under authority and he impressed Jesus for both his faith and submission.

By: Jack Ward

Jack Ward — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 20:40:23 +0000

Great post Bobby. Pastor Jack

By: iHateChurch

iHateChurch — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 16:03:11 +0000

:: Jesus :: check out our man as he stooped to wash the disciples feet… imagine our greatest leaders today doing something like this… and how many are?

:: challenge ::

By: Christine Nannery

Christine Nannery — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 15:55:14 +0000

My husband had a man in the church say that he believed God wanted him there to stand with and assist him. That was awesome to hear–and of course gives him influence just by the fact that his agenda is not his own. Like Joshua to Moses, etc.

By: Redeeming Riches

Redeeming Riches — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 18:35:09 +0000

Byron I like your link to Father’s and husbands and servant leadership. I really believe that as husbands especially we are called to be the head servant. The more I read the gospels I am just blown away by Jesus’ servant leadership to people who just didn’t get it. Sometimes I get so frustrated with the people I’m leading, but I need to remember to serve.

Redeeming Riches
http://redeemingriches.wordpress.com

By: Stephen Blandino

Stephen Blandino — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 17:13:18 +0000

Good insight Bobby. I think it’s also important for staff to understand that serving their leader takes on multiple forms. We can serve our leaders by protecting their time, coming to meetings well-prepared, helping our leaders refine and improve their ideas, not hiding hard facts, and recognizing that one of the greatest ways to serve up is to do the job you were hired to do with excellence. When leaders have to wonder why we are dropping the ball on our own areas of responsibility, any other attempt to serve looks like a distraction to our senior leaders. Good stuff - thanks!

By: Bryon

Bryon — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 13:29:42 +0000

Fathers and Husbands that are fully devoted followers are a good example of servant leaders. They have built in accountability on some things.

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By: Brandon Duff

Brandon Duff — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 13:24:19 +0000

When we serve it quenches the desire to be served and keeps our ego in check.

By: pete wilson

pete wilson — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 12:38:58 +0000

I think you nailed it Bobby. Well said.

By: bill (cycleguy)

bill (cycleguy) — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 10:49:02 +0000

Man Bobby you said a mouthful when you said, “It’s much easier…people around you.” Hidden motives are the bane of every leader. First, with myself asking “Why do I want this or want to do this?” but also wondering about the motives of those around me. “Are they using me?” “Am I a stepping stone?” Those are tough but probing questions and you raise an excellent point with your thoughts. I appreciate (even though I don’t have firsthand knowledge of seeing it) that you see yourself as a servant, not only to Craig but others. I believe that speaks well of your heart.