What, after all, is Apollos? And what is Paul? Only servants, through whom you came to believe—as the Lord has assigned to each his task. I planted the seed, Apollos watered it, but God has been making it grow. So neither the one who plants nor the one who waters is anything, but only God, who makes things grow. The one who plants and the one who waters have one purpose, and they will each be rewarded according to their own labor. For we are co-workers in God’s service; you are God’s field, God’s building.
I Corinthians 3:5-9

Bottom Line

Spiritual leadership is humble service to God for the sake of others.

Leadership is service and requires humility.

The greatest among you will be your servant.
Matthew 23:11

Leaders answer to God.

Leadership looks different with different roles.

God is the one who brings growth.

Action Steps

Prayer

• Which end of the spectrum do you tend to default towards? Power over? Or not using your authority power to serve others?
• Spend some time thinking about a leader from your life that embodied Jesus-looking leadership and investment in you. What did they do? What do you want to integrate with your own life?

Practice

• Put something up as a reminder that you are a steward in an area you serve
• Start serving somewhere if you’re not!
• Thank someone for their role in your spiritual journey