A Lutheran does 40 Days of Purpose

This chapter forces me to reevaluate a lot of my accepted truths about being a pastor. The idea that "servant leader" is just religious euphemism gets me right between the eyes. I still have a carefully read book given me by a beloved bishop entitled "Leadership is Key." I have made myself too busy or too needed as a leader to do menial work around the parish. I have nodded my head in agreement when told by consultants that today’s seeker needs the best music, the finest worship, and the latest technology in order to reach them.

Everything Warren writes makes sense. The most wonderful people I know are people who live out their faith as servants. Now I realize that this isn’t a spiritual gift, a passion of the heart, a particular ability, or a unique personality trait. It is the experience of being loved by Jesus and wanting to be like him. I don’t need to be motivated by eternal reward. Perhaps because I’m already hopelessly behind. Just knowing that this is an opportunity to be like Jesus urges me on.

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