Servant Leadership School
Paul invites the Philippians to “Let the same mind be
in you that was in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 2:5) What
does it mean to have the same mind as Jesus? Jesus does not regard
equality with God as something to be exploited. Rather, he assumes
the form of a servant to reveal the humanity of God. 
How can we have this same mind in us? It is not easy. We spend
much of our waking hours seeking safety and security, power and
control, affection and esteem. We do this because we believe
the more security we have, the more power we have, the more prestige
we have, the happier we will be.
Problem is there is never enough. Unless the security we achieve
also protects our enemies, the hostility only increases. Any
ego boost that comes with increased power soon evaporates as
competition increases for control of resources, and of other
people. The happiness we achieve with increased esteem in the
eyes of our peers is soon eviscerated by envy.
We often feel our options are limited. We can flee from the world;
drop out as many disaffected people do. Or, we can fight for
what we believe are very limited resources. Only the lucky few
can have it all: fame, fortune and the freedom to do whatever
they want.
There is a third way; it is the way of Servant Leadership. Servant
Leadership teaches us how to have the same mind that was in Jesus.
Do not be deceived. This third way is not religion as the opiate
of the masses, as a narcotic that dulls the pain and suffering
of life. Nor is Servant Leadership a form of seeking security
in creedal certainty. Servant Leadership is the way of Jesus
in the world, the way of non-violent engagement.
Our School of Servant Leadership invites all who are interested to participate in the courses we offer. Please download our brochure and sign up today to join us.
Servant Leadership Offerings for 2010
We are excited about our upcoming course offerings.
We believe the church is called to prepare servant leaders to follow Jesus and serve God’s dream for a transformed world. This is the work of practicing our faith. We hope that you will consider participating in one of these upcoming courses.
St. Phillips Moravian Church and Home Moravian Church will share in a four week Bible Study, led by Jeff Coppage, interim Pastor of St. Phillips.
This study will look at the cultural and spiritual dynamics of the many forms of addiction that distract us from living under the influence of the spirit of Christ.
The study will take place at St. Phillips Moravian Church located on 3002 Bon Air Avenue, Winston-Salem, 27105. The group will meet from 6:30 – 7:30 on four Wednesdays: Feb. 10, 17, 24 and March 3.
This is wonderful opportunity, not only to learn something about the Bible, but to learn something about ourselves and our neighbors.
Join us in February and March as we explore what it means to be a Circle of Trust. We will meet for seven sessions to experience together how we might create a community that supports authentic spiritual growth. Using Parker Palmer’s book A Hidden Wholeness: The Journey Toward an Undivided Life, we will explore the how and why of creating the sort of spiritual community that Palmer calls a “Circle of Trust.”
The time-honored principles that Palmer uses are consistent with practices found in many contemplative spiritual communities, including Palmer’s own Quaker traditions. The intention of the circle is to create safe and hospitable space for each other’s soul to speak. Palmer says:
In this space we neither invade the mystery of another’s true self nor evade another’s struggles. We stay present to one another without wavering, while stifling any impulse to fix each other up. We offer each other support in going where each needs to go, and learning what each needs to learn, at each other’s pace and depth. (A Hidden Wholeness, page 64)
We will read, consider and discuss A Hidden Wholeness for the first four sessions. We will then use the principles as we engage in the practice of creating a Circle of Trust during our remaining times together. Each session will end with a brief period of centering prayer.
The sessions will be led by Jane North and Becky Ganzhorn, who are former participants in Home Church’s Servant Leadership 1 and are founding members in an ongoing Circle of Trust.
Tuesdays, 6:45 to 8: 30 p.m.
February 9 – March 23, 2010
Cost: $25
For more information contact Jane North or Becky Ganzhorn.
Wednesday Night Fellowship
We have a strong history of Wednesday fellowship suppers and programs. This winter we will offer suppers at 5:45 served until 6:15. California Fresh Catering will provide the meals and the costs will be $7.50 for adults and $4.00 for children 12 and under. The suppers and programs will begin on January 6 and run for 12 weeks. There will be a six week series and then we will start the Lenten series of Holy Communion services on Wednesday, February 17.
There will be two options on Wednesday nights this winter for the first six weeks. Reading for Life will be held and there is a description of the book in this newsletter. The second option is a new video series: Victory and Peace or Justice and Peace? The writer is John Dominic Crossan, a well known Biblical scholar. Crossan explores the juxtaposition of Roman Imperial Theology and the Kingdom of God.
