Thought the post was about
“The Evidence For Women’s Leadership”

In the corporate world, leadership, men or women, is fine.

In “the Body of Christ” “The Church,” servant is the only way to go.

Now, in the 501 (c) 3, non profit, tax deductible, religious corporation,
the IRS calls “The Church” have all the leaders you want.
No problem. But…

Should we call a corporation “The Church?”

Those I've met that said they were “servant- leaders.”

Really meant –

They were the “leaders” of the servants.

If a leaders “Title” is not an idol;

Just ask them to lay it down.

Ever ask that of a “Senior Pastor/leader”

Better have your running shoes on.

Be blessed.

Thought the post was about
“The Evidence For Women’s Leadership”

In the corporate world, leadership, men or women, is fine.

In “the Body of Christ” “The Church,” servant is the only way to go.

Now, in the 501 (c) 3, non profit, tax deductible, religious corporation,
the IRS calls “The Church” have all the leaders you want.
No problem. But…

Should we call a corporation “The Church?”

Those I've met that said they were “servant- leaders.”

Really meant –

They were the “leaders” of the servants.

If a leaders “Title” is not an idol;

Just ask them to lay it down.

Ever ask that of a “Senior Pastor/leader”

Better have your running shoes on.

Be blessed.

A bold undertaking, where hazards are to be encountered,
and the outcome is based on unforeseen events.

A unique undertaking in one's own personal history,
often of a romantic nature.

A bold undertaking, where hazards are to be encountered,
and the outcome is based on unforeseen events.

A unique undertaking in one's own personal history,
often of a romantic nature.

But the ekklesia has a leader. His name is Jesus.

Why would I want a man or a woman leader.
They have both been known to mess up.

The Bible warns us about leaders.

Isaiah 3:12
As for my people, children are their oppressors, and women rule over them.
O my people, they which lead thee cause thee to err,
and destroy the way of thy paths.

Isaiah 9:16
For the leaders of this people cause thee to err;
and they that are led of them are destroyed.

Micah 3:11
The heads thereof judge for reward, and the priests thereof
teach for hire, and the prophets thereof divine for money …

Matthew 15:14
Let them alone: they be blind leaders of the blind.
And if the blind lead the blind, both shall fall into the ditch.

Leaders. AAARRRRGGGGUUUHHHH.

And Jesus told “His Disciples” NOT
to be called “leaders.”

Why even use the word? Servant worked fine for “His disciples.”

If that is our choice, “disciple of Christ” or “leader?”
Which one do you choose?

They wanted to make Jesus a King. (Ruler, leader, of the people.)
And He ran away. If Jesus could turn down a position, me too.

Don’t titles become idols and
Pastors become masters? (Ezk 14 Idols of the heart.)

In my experience…

The “position” and “Title” of “leader” will become an idol.
It changes people. It changed me.

No matter how humble one is… eventually…
No matter how serving one is… eventually…
No matter how loving one is… eventually…

Leader = Exercise Authority = Lord it over = Abuse = Always

Have you considered the ant?

An ant is small and insignificant. Or is it?

Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise:
Which having
no guide,
overseer,
or ruler,
Provideth her meat in the summer,
and gathereth her food in the harvest.
Proverbs 6:6-9

Guide – 07101 qatsiyn from 07096
KJV – ruler 4, prince 4, captain 3, guide 1
1- chief, commander, dictator.
2- ruler (of one in authority)

Overseer – 07860 shoter {sho-tare'}
KJV – officers 23, ruler 1, overseer 1; 25
1- official, officer.

Ruler – 04910 mashal {maw-shal'}
KJV – rule 38, ruler 19, reign 8,
dominion 7, governor 4, 81
1-to rule, have dominion, reign
2- to exercise dominion.

Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise.

“Jesus had a big enough vision to think small.”

Change our vision, think small.
Two or three… Who needs a leader?
God’s ways higher then our ways. Yes?

Just about every seminary of the IC has in it’s mission statement
that they are “training leaders.”

But Jesus told His disciples not to be called leaders.

Leader = Exercise Authority = Lord it over = Abuse = Always

In His Service. By His Grace.