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.  If you would like to hear more about this program or be added to the mailing list for our brochure listing courses for our next season, please email us.
 
Fall 2008 Course Offerings coming soon...