1 Corinthians 3:5-10

“What, after all, is Apollos? And what is Paul? Only servants, through whom you came to believe--as the Lord has assigned to each his task. I planted the seed, Apollos watered it, but God has been making it grow. So neither the one who plants nor the one who waters is anything, but only God, who makes things grow. The one who plants and the one who waters have one purpose, and they will each be rewarded according to their own labor. For we are co-workers in God's service; you are God's field, God's building. By the grace God has given me, I laid a foundation as a wise builder, and someone else is building on it. But each one should build with care.” 1 Cor. 3:5-10

Your leader is your servant

Servant… ‘diakonos’ - one who executes the commands of another, esp. of a master, overseer or king. ‘doulos’ - one who gives himself up to another's will; to be devoted to another to the disregard of one's own interests.

The 100 most influential Christian leaders  A leader of a large church  Name recognition  The ability to generate wealth  A best selling author  Political or social influence

The 100 most influential Christian leaders Biblical leadership  A leader of a large church  Name recognition  The ability to generate wealth  A best selling author  Political or social influence  Christ-like

The 100 most influential Christian leaders Biblical leadership  A leader of a large church  Name recognition  The ability to generate wealth  A best selling author  Political or social influence  Christ-like  Considered nothing

The 100 most influential Christian leaders Biblical leadership  A leader of a large church  Name recognition  The ability to generate wealth  A best selling author  Political or social influence  Christ-like  Considered nothing  A Servant

The 100 most influential Christian leaders Biblical leadership  A leader of a large church  Name recognition  The ability to generate wealth  A best selling author  Political or social influence  Christ-like  Considered nothing  A Servant  Humble

The 100 most influential Christian leaders Biblical leadership  A leader of a large church  Name recognition  The ability to generate wealth  A best selling author  Political or social influence  Christ-like  Considered nothing  A Servant  Humble  Willing to die for others

“He made himself nothing by taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to death--even death on a cross!” Philippians 2:7-8

You are God’s field.

“Do not fret because of those who are evil or be envious of those who do wrong; for like the grass they will soon wither, like green plants they will soon die away. Trust in the LORD and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture. Take delight in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your heart.” Psalm 37:1-4