The Signifcance Of A Servant Leader

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In this paper the chosen theme is Servant Leadership. In this paper, we will explain the signifcance of a servant leader and the principles to emerge leadership. By explaining the principles to help guide a spiritual leader. We will attempt to use a biblical character to whom has modeled the theme as a spiritual leadership through its ministry.
The significant of Servant Leadership and principles to emerge leadership. A Servant leadership is a biblical concept that Jesus worked diligently to impress on his disciples (Pettit, 2008). The principles that emerge is that of what Jesus did in the bible; Jesus raised the dead, heal the sick and cast out demons from the afflicted people (Pettit, 2008). Furthermore, some others principles, for
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A spiritual leader must listen to the people and have time for the people - by investing themselves(Nouwen, 1977). Nouwen writes, “discipline in the spiritual life is the human effort to unveil what was covered, to bring to the foreground what had remained hidden and to put on the lampstand what was kept under the bushel (Nouwen, 1977). Paul reminds us to consider others better than ourselves, “do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility, value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of others.” (Philippians 2:3-4). A leader serves those on the inside of the church and the outside of the church. The most reward is to be a servant of love by giving your time, being dedication as for making life better for those who are in need. Sharing and caring for those in your community.
This topic affects me by giving back to the community. Such as building strong and positive people within the community. In addition, in my community as a servant leader, we are making plans to start a non-profit organization to feed and support the youth in all areas that will make them become a productive citizen. They will be able to get to know the good and bad spirit. So that they can learn to respect the laws of the land and God’s laws. They will learn music, arts, they will also learn how to start their own business how to fill out a resume. We will help

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