>> Verses to Scan (NIV)
- Matthew 20:26-28 [Jesus said,] “Whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be your slave-just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”
- 1 Timothy 4:12 Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity.
>> Websites to check
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- http://www.youthequippers.org A website devoted to developing Christian leaders.
>> Thoughts to Ponder
- Ever heard of servant leadership? It’s something that Jesus taught here on earth, and it’s a revolutionary, life-changing concept. If you want to be great, you have to serve. Starting today, look for opportunities to set an example of serving—from pitching in with chores at home to grabbing the equipment for your coach after practice. Trust us—your friends will notice. Start a servant trend today!
>> Books to Read
- Running with the Giants by John C. Maxwell, learn about leadership by studying the lives of Old Testament characters.
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