We offer in-person Servant leadership workshop in partnership with Development Associates Internatinal (DAI).
The workshop is divided into 10 sessions. We normally run all ten sessions in two separate workshops. We may call it part-1 and part -2 workshop.
| Part-1 workshop | Part-2 workshop |
| 1. Introducing Servant Leadership 2. Understanding Yourself 3. Power 4. Developing Others 5. Building Teams |
6. Motivating Others for Excellence and Service 7. Leading Change 8. Mission, Vision and Values 9. Resolving Conflict 10. Integrity and Accountability |
Workshop Purpose
The purpose of this workshop is to provide a framework for a leadership approach that is Biblical and that adheres to the standards of servant leadership as demonstrated by Jesus Christ, which provides for greater effectiveness and demonstrates greater integrity in the approach to leadership
 Learning Outcomes
By the end of Servant Leadership workshop participants will be able to:
- Describe what it means to lead from a Biblical Perspective
- Demonstrate that their leadership approach is more effective and with greater integrity than it was before they attended the workshop
- Demonstrate a greater understanding of their own leadership approaches and that they can use the power they have for the benefit of the organization they lead
- Describe why delegation is important and demonstrate good delegation approaches in their leadership
- Motivate the staff and volunteers that report to them effectively
- Recognize where change is needed and manage that change productively
- Give leadership to the revision or writing of Mission, Vision and Values statements
- Resolve conflicts creatively
- Establish effective accountability structures for their organization and/or church
Why we offer Servant Leadership workshop?
- Jesus as the Ultimate Servant Leader: Jesus Christ exemplified servant leadership through His actions and teachings. In Mark 10:45, He says, “For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” Jesus’ life was a model of humility, service, and self-sacrifice.
- Washing the Disciples’ Feet: In John 13:1-17, Jesus washes His disciples’ feet, a task typically reserved for the lowest servant. This act of humility and service demonstrated His commitment to serving others and set an example for His followers.
- The Greatest Commandment: In Matthew 22:37-39, Jesus teaches that the greatest commandments are to love God and to love your neighbor as yourself. Servant leadership aligns with this teaching by prioritizing the well-being and growth of others.
- Leadership in the Early Church: The apostles and early church leaders were often described as servants of Christ and His followers. In 1 Peter 5:2-3, leaders are encouraged to “be shepherds of God’s flock that is under your care, watching over them—not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be; not pursuing dishonest gain, but eager to serve; not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock.”
- Paul’s Teachings: The Apostle Paul frequently emphasized the importance of serving others. In Philippians 2:3-4, he writes, “Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others.” This aligns closely with the principles of servant leadership.
By incorporating these Biblical principles, servant leaders can create a culture of compassion, humility, and selflessness that mirrors the teachings of Jesus Christ. This approach not only benefits the organization but also reflects a commitment to living out one’s faith through actions and leadership.
