Servant Leadership Workshop Cornerstone International Christian Church La

Servant Leadership Workshop Cornerstone International Christian Church La Puente CA MIKE Mc. GUFFEE Ministerial Leadership Healthy Church Group C. S. B. C.

Servant Leadership… In too many churches today, head tables have replaced the towel and the wash-basin as symbols of leadership among God’s people.

Those who lead in God’s Kingdom should lead from a kneeling position, dressed like a servant, meeting the needs of those who follow them.

l Leadership is the sphere of influence which inspires people to follow the leader in the attainment of mutually agreed upon goals. l The leader gives leadership by providing both the influence and inspiration that causes people to want to follow.

l We understand servant leadership by looking at Jesus’ life. Jesus came as a servant: “who, although He existed in the form of God, did not regard equality with God a thing to be grasped, but emptied Himself, taking the form of a bond-servant, and being made in the likeness of men. ” Philippians 2: 6 -7

Servant Leadership… God’s greatest oxymoron!

Oxymorons l l l l Military Intelligence Exact estimate Jumbo shrimp Closet exhibitionist Airline food Soft rock Found missing Pretty ugly l l l l Working vacation State worker Alone together Government organization Genuine imitation Legally drunk Passive aggressive

What, then, is a servant leader? A servant leader is one who sees the needs of people and sets out to meet some of those needs.

Serving Christ As Lord l Doulos – Bond Slave — Our primary relationship to our Lord. This takes care of the vertical relationship. l Diakonos – Servant/Minister — Our relationship to those around us. This takes care of our horizontal relationship.

Biblical Qualifications Enhance Servant Leadership 1 Timothy 3… l Christian dedication (3: 8) l Truthfulness in speech (3: 8) l Disciplined Christian living (3: 8) l Integrity in Christian conduct (3: 9) l Proven spiritual maturity (3: 10) l Christian family life (3: 12)

Ministry Actions l Personally care for people. l Exercise encouragement. l Partner with other caregivers. l Model a sacrificial spirit. l Train for effective ministry. l Organize for effective ministry.

The Seven Principles of Servant Leadership l Servant leaders humble themselves and wait for God to exalt them. Luke 14: 7 -11 l Servant leaders follow Jesus rather than seek a position. Mark 10: 32 -40 l Servant leaders give up personal rights to find greatness in service to others. Mark 10: 41 -45

The Seven Principles of Servant Leadership l Servant leaders can risk serving others because they trust that God is in control of their lives. John 13: 3 l Servant leaders take up Jesus’ towel of servanthood to meet the needs of others. John 13: 4 -11

The Seven Principles of Servant Leadership l Servant leaders share their responsibility and authority with others to meet a greater need. Acts 6: 1 -6 l Servant leaders multiply their leadership by empowering others to lead. Exodus 18: 17 -23

A Basic Definition of Leadership who influences PEOPLE A leader to accomplish a is a PERSON DOING! PURPOSE

Church Growth… The result of God’s supernatural work through His people to accomplish His Kingdom’s purposes and of God’s people obeying His will and His word in the world. Kingdom Principles

A Healthy Church l Is multi-dimensional l Glorifies God l Reproduces through evangelism l Produces disciples l Enables its members to exercise their spiritual gifts

A Healthy Church l Relates positively to its environment l Is open to change l Assimilates newcomers l Trusts God Rick Warren & Leith Anderson

Balanced Church Growth l Numerical growth l Spiritual growth l Ministries expansion l Missions

Characteristics of Growth Leaders l l l l Commitment to God’s leading Openness to proper change God size vision for the future Faith filled boldness Willingness to work in a team Living faith in God’s abilities Unselfish spirit Great Commission world view

Spiritual Growth… The process of cooperating with Christ in developing and living out Christ-likeness. Ephesians 4: 13

Spiritual Growth Principles l l l Is NOT inevitable Takes time Is measured by God’s standards Is intentional Occurs rapidly and slowly Can’t be kept a secret l Makes use of good and bad times l Starts in present reality l Motivated by a commitment to our Lord. l

Areas of Spiritual Growth l Personal relationship to God l Personal and corporate worship l Honoring others in interpersonal relationships l Ministry motivation l Christian stewardship

Growth in Relationship to God l In being set apart to God as the priority of our life. l In being controlled by the Spirit of God. l In developing spiritual fruit. l In having the mind of Christ. l In sharing in the mission of Christ.

Servant Leadership… Servant Leadership is recognizing God and others as MORE important than ourselves.

Serving God by serving others… “Be kindly affectionate one to another with brotherly love; in honor giving preference one to another. ” Romans 12: 10

Values That Motivate Us l l l l Material possessions Public recognition Pleasing someone Sense of accomplishment Being a good person Inner harmony Friendship Concern for family l l l l Competition Being intelligent Pursuit of wisdom Excitement Immediate gratification Future gratification Personal freedom

Our priority value… Pleasing God through finding and doing His will.

Levels of Commitment Response l Commitment l Enrollment l Compliance – Genuine – Legal – Grudging l Apathy

Commitment Danger Signals l Procrastination l Doubt about involvement l Responding to inadequate motivators l Complacency l Loss of purpose

Keys to Proper Commitment l Growing personal relationship to our Lord l Strong feeling of God’s leadership l Realistic understanding of the responsibilities l Sense of importance of the tasks l Proper stewardship of time priorities l Feeling of satisfaction and achievement

THREE MODELS OF CHURCH MINISTRIES l Watch l Help l Be the Minister - Ephesians 4: 11 -12

WHO IS THE MINISTER OF YOUR CHURCH? YOU ARE!

Tasks of the Pastoral Ministry PROCLAIM CARE LEAD

Tasks of the Pastoral Ministry l To proclaim the gospel to believers and unbelievers. l To care for church members and other persons in the community. l To lead the church in PROCLAIM achieving its mission. CARE LEAD

Christ … left you an example for you to follow in His steps. “…whoever wishes to become great among you shall be your servant, …just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many. ” Matthew 20: 26 -28

The Purpose of Deacons In Your Church What do you understand your Role to be as a Deacon?

The Purpose of Deacons Are Deacons… • leaders or servants? • administrators or laborers? • spiritual or social? • necessary or optional?

THE MINISTRY OF A DEACON The meaning of “deacon” diakanos servant, slave 35 times in New Testament 5 times “deacon” noun

The Origin of Deacons “Select from among you… men of good reputation, full of the Spirit and of wisdom, whom we may put in charge of this ministry. ” Acts 6: 3

Historical Synopsis of Deacon Ministry New Testament and Early Centuriesservant leaders, discipleship, worship, solved fellowship issues Middle Ages 500 -1500 - formal office, worship, clergy Reformation 1600’s- servant leaders Late 1700’s to Mid 1900’s -board of directors, business managers Mid 1900’s to Present- family ministry, teams

The Requirements for Deacons

DEACON QUALIFICATIONS l Acts l 1 6: 1 -7 Timothy 3: 8 -13

DEACON QUALIFICATIONS ACTS 6: 1 -7 A Believer v. 3 2. A Good Reputation v. 3 3. Spirit-Filled v. 3 4. Full of Wisdom v. 3 1.

DEACON QUALIFICATIONS 1 TIMOTHY 3: 8 -13 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Dignity v. 8 Speech v. 8 Addictions v. 8 Greed v. 8 Holding to the mystery of the faith v. 9

DEACON QUALIFICATIONS 1 TIMOTHY 3: 8 -13 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. Clear Conscience v. 9 Tested v. 10 Beyond Reproach v. 10 Husband of One Wife v. 12 Good Manager of their Children and Household v. 12

A GODLY DEACON l l l GROWING IN HIS WALK 1. Saved 2. Spirit Filled 3. Servant 4. Supportive

A GODLY DEACON l GROUNDED IN THE WORD 1. Know l 2. Apply l 3. Live l

A GODLY DEACON GLOWING IN HIS WITNESS Stephen Acts 7 Phillip “the evangelist”

A GODLY DEACON GIFTED IN HIS WORK S. piritual Gifts H. eart A. bilities P. ersonality E. xperience

The Roles of Deacons

THE ROLE OF DEACONS l BOARD OF DIRECTORS? l BUSINESS MANAGERS? l PASTORAL MINISTERS?

Deacon Ministry Is Pastoral Ministry? “Pastoral ministries is a term that refers to guiding, protecting, feeding, and nourishing a church in order that the church may grow, develop, and reproduce itself in the world…pastoral ministries in a church is implemented primarily through the pastor, staff, deacons and church council. ”

Organizing Deacons for Ministry l Deacon ministry is one of the most complex areas of ministry in the church. l Deacons address every area of pastoral ministry: bereavement, administration, hospital ministry, family ministry, spiritual development, evangelism, new member orientation. l Deacon ministry is based on needs ministry.

Tasks of the Pastoral Ministry PROCLAIM CARE LEAD

Tasks of the Pastoral Ministry l To proclaim the gospel to believers and unbelievers. l To care for church members and other persons in the community. l To lead the church in PROCLAIM achieving its mission. CARE LEAD

THE ROLE OF DEACONS l BOARD OF DIRECTORS? l BUSINESS MANAGERS? l PASTORAL MINISTERS? l DEACON MINISTRY TEAMS!

What is a Ministry Team? A ministry team is a group of Christians joined in a cooperative effort to minister to a specific need in the church or community

Characteristics of a Ministry Team u Focused u Last on meeting a need only as long as the need exists u Open to involving any volunteers

Advantages of Deacon Led Ministry Teams l Individual choice of assignments l Cooperation l Invitation with other deacons for the congregation to participate

Identify Needs in the Church and Community 1. Physical needs 2. Intellectual/Mental Needs 3. Emotional Needs 4. Spiritual Needs

Transition to Team Ministry l Identify current functions performed – Example: l l Hospital visitation Ordinances Grief ministry Shut-in visitation Allow each deacon to volunteer to lead only one function l Develop Teams from deacon volunteers l Enlist and train membership to assist l Add new functions as needed l

Practical Suggestions to Increase Team Ministry l Focus on serving people l Encourage servants to enlist others to help l Share the need in public meetings l Encourage members to ask for help l Emphasize on-the-job training

Practical Benefits of Deacon Led Ministry Teams l Personal choice of assignments l Flexibility in the ministries offered l Expanded workforce l Positive influence in the church l Other deacon styles may be included l People needs are better met l Practical witness in the community

RESPONSIBILITIES OF DEACONS l Servant Models in the Church 1. Worship 2. Fellowship 3. Evangelism 4. Ministry 5. Discipleship From Deacons Servant Models in the Church by Henry Webb

RESPONSIBILITIES OF DEACONS l Servant Models in the Church Building Healthy Relationships 1. Pastor-Deacon 2. Deacon-Deacon 3. Deacon-Congregation Ministering to needs From Deacons Servant Models in the Church by Henry Webb

MINISTRY TO THE BEREAVED l Power of Presence l Listen l Practical Service l Follow-up

Understanding Grief, although unique to every person, brings a different reaction from every person.

Ministry To The Grieving • Use the power of your presence. • Provide practical support. • Provide spiritual support.

Ministry To The Grieving What can you say to the bereaved? • Do say your are sorry. • Do say, “I do not know why this happened, but I do know God loves you. ” • Do allow them to express their grief. • Do allow them to talk as much as they want.

Ministry To The Grieving What can you say to the bereaved? • Do give attention to other family members. Especially the children. • Do pray. • Do call or visit often afterwards. • Do make contact on the one-year anniversary of the death of the loved one.

Ministry To The Grieving What you should not do or say. • Don’t avoid the bereaved. • Don’t say, “I understand. ” • Don’t tell stories. • Don’t cry. • Don’t say, “God has a purpose in this. ”

Ministry To The Grieving What you should not do or say. • Don’t say you ought to be feeling better by now. • Don’t say anything. • Don’t avoid mentioning the deceased’s name. • Don’t ignore the family and act as if nothing has happened.

Ministry To The Grieving What you should not do or say. • Don’t point out at least they have someone else to take the deceased’s place. • Don’t say, “let me know if I can help. ” • Don’t suggest they did not get proper medical care.

The Grief Cycle PROT Reorganization EST DETACHMENT R AI Apathy Isolation Resignation Withdrawal Anguish Depression Distress SP Peace Release Renewal Understanding Pain Anger Confusion Anxiety Denial DE ACCEPT ANCE Death of a loved one

MINISTRY IN CONFLICT l Peacemakers Matt. 5: 9 l Seek Reconciliation Matt. 5: 23 ff l Loving Confrontation Matt. 18: 15 ff

The purposes of conflict management are to end the conflict and restore or reconcile people who are in dispute.

Ministry to People in Crisis During times of crisis, people are more open to and accepting of ministry efforts in their behalf. Therefore, this is a prime to communicate a positive Christian witness.

Crisis Any event or set of circumstances which threatens a person’s sense of well-being and interferes with his usual routine.

MINISTRY IN CRISIS l Reach Out l Resources within the Church l Resources outside the Church l Encourage

MINISTRY IN EVANGELISM l Lifestyle l Testimony l Plan of Salvation

Ministry Is. . . l. A ministry that provides a natural opportunity for witnessing to non. Christians. l A ministry that can serve as a natural communication channel for the church.

MINISTRY TO THE ILL l Human touch l Listening l Empathy l Prayer

Prepare for the Hospital Visit l Plan for spiritual ministry…Hospital ministry is a time for serious, well-planned visitation. l Imagine yourself in the other person’s situation…Gather all the information that you can about the patient, and their family. How serious is the illness?

Prepare for the Hospital Visit l Get in touch with your own feelings…It is important to be natural with this ministry opportunity. Be more concerned about the patient’s feelings than your own.

Heed Hospital Signs l Visiting Hours…Observe the hours set by the hospital. l The “No Visitors” Sign…Check at the nurse’s station.

Heed Hospital Signs l The Light…Make sure the patient’s needs are met before entering. l The Closed Door…Knock before entering, you are entering someone’s bedroom.

Heed Hospital Signs l The Sleeping Patient…It could be the patient needs his rest more than a visit. l Name Tags…You will get appreciative response from those recognizing the importance of your visit. l Let Medical Care Take Priority…Doctor or Nurse.

Minister To The Patient l Do position yourself where the patient can have easy eye contract with you. (Don’t stand on the oxygen cord. ) l Do be sensitive to the patient’s comfort. l Don’t touch the patient unless he or she offers to shake hands. l Don’t give medical advice, or interpret medical equipment.

Minister to the Patient l Don’t visit if you are sick, call instead. l Don’t rush the visit. l Don’t stay too long. l Do watch for visitor overload.

Minister to the Patient l Do speak to others, and if it is a semiprivate room speak to the other patient. l Do listen more than you talk. l Do remember you are there in a pastoral role. l Do respect the prayer needs of the patient, and remember to pray for the other patient.

Minister to the Patient l Do follow-up after the patient is at home. l Do visit every member that is assigned to you who is hospitalized. l Don’t make commitments you cannot fulfill. l Do wash your hands after each visit.

Ministry To The Dying l Always tell the truth. l Never set inflexible times. l Always listen with sensitivity. l Find ways to respond to needs. l Minister to the Caregiver.

Ministry To The Dying l Never allow the dying person to feel abandoned. l Be as available as possible, within necessary limits. l Never give medical advice or interpret medical opinions.

Ministry To The Dying l If necessary, protect the person from harming himself or herself. l Always hold out hope, at least in God’s love. l Provide consistent, spiritual support.

Ministry To The Dying “In our own pride we like to think we can control our own destiny. The reality is that nothing in this world is certain. True security and stability come only from trusting in God. ”

MINISTRY OF JOY l Rejoicing l Honoring l Encouraging

Care Ministry Is Meeting Needs Go Do It!

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