Leading on Our Knees

Positions of power and influence have the tendency to attract the proud and the upwardly mobile, self-seeking individualists. A good example of this can be seen in the public images of power-obsessed leadership that are so often projected as the ideal in our success hungry world.

Television programs, such as Donald Trump's "Apprentice", drive the point home where leaders are measured by their ability to ruthlessly fight for themselves and climb the corporate ladders of success at any cost. No thought is given to the human casualties on the way. 

Some leadership authors have gone as far as describing ideal leaders as idols, heroes, saviors, warriors, magicians, and even as apparent omnipotent demi-gods. Have we been too quick to adopt these models of power-driven leadership in our churches and ministries?

Jesus of Nazareth, arguable the most effective leader of all times, offered an alternative model of humble service for leaders that intended to follow Him:

You know that those who are regarded as rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their high officials exercise authority over them. Not so with you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant. (Mark 10:42-43, NIV)

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Source: CBN | Dr. Corne' Bekker

Dr. Corné Bekker is an associate professor in the Regent University School of Global Leadership & Entrepreneurship. He previously served as the Assistant-Dean of Rhema Bible College in Johannesburg , South Africa. Dr. Bekker in an ordained minister and has traveled in Africa, Europe, the East and North America to present at churches, ministries, seminars and academic conferences on the subject of Christian spirituality and leadership formation.