The world and culture have influenced society to value titles. Many people desire that fancy office with lots of books you haven’t read and your giant name-tag sitting on your desk. Leadership in simple terms is the ability to gain the trust of others to accomplish a common goal. Leading is not something you wait for once you are given a title. The Christian life calls Christ followers to be leaders. You lead others to the faith, lead yourself in your spiritual walk, and you could lead your family in different situations.

TITLES ARE OVERRATED

• So, let’s talk titles. Every company, church, and organization has titles. Titles are helpful for organizational structure, identifying who has the power to make final decisions, etc. The important part is to view these titles in their proper perspective. You are not a leader because you have been given power or authority over people. You are a leader because of the kind person you are and how you care for people. In fact, sometimes you may even find that not all leaders with titles are good leaders. All people will find themselves in situations where they can lead. Mothers, husbands, and church members all need to be ready to lead. The best kind of leaders do not pay attention to the job or title they have, but focus on a posture of humility.

CONNECTING THE DOTS BETWEEN LEADERSHIP & HUMILITY

• There is a close relationship between humility and leadership. My experience has been that the best kind of leaders are humble. They are servants. Most of the time these servant leaders are Christians. When you study Philippians 2:5-11, it is a clear picture of the humility that Jesus exemplified. He was someone who was selfless. Jesus commanded and deserved the highest praise. Yet, He decided to lower Himself to the lowest you possibly can. He gave His life as a ransom. The unlikely leader in the eyes of the culture, becomes the ultimate servant leader in the eyes of God. What should that say about our own pursuits in leadership? Do you dream of having a big office or title that is going to give you leadership?

SERVANT LEADERSHIP 101

• So, what is the catch? What mindset should Christian’s have when they lead? A close mentor of mine once told me that the most important job I will ever have is the one I have now. That has stuck with me for a long time. I have chased titles before. I thought that they would bring satisfaction because I could be someone in charge. I was foolish. Focus on the job or season of life you are in now. Work in such a way that you work for the Lord. No matter if you have a title or not, remember the Lord is noticing how you are working and leading. Serve others now by being a good co-worker. Encourage others, communicate well, and bring a joyful attitude to work. All of this keeps you focused on what is before you. In Matthew 25 when Jesus tells the parable of the talents. It is a parable about being faithful with what God has given you. Humble yourselves by being faithful with whatever the Lord has entrusted to you now.