Category Archives: servant leadership

I Was Asked If I See Myself as a Leader

Posted on September 12, 2024 by Steve Simms

Self-deception is rampant. I want to look beyond myself and my pride so I can discover truth (whether I like it or not). I want to live in reality, not in self-righteousness. Am I a leader? I don’t know. What … Continue reading →

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I’m Being Led to be a Follower

Posted on May 14, 2024 by Steve Simms

I’m a low-keyed leader. I try to lead from the side, not from the front. I try to lead by being an equal with everyone. I feel no need to pull rank, use human authority, or strong arm anyone. I … Continue reading →

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A tale of seven table servers

Posted on September 18, 2023 by Steve Simms

Jesus washed His disciples’ feet doing the job of a lowly servant. His example of frequently taking the lowest place is sometimes called “servant leadership.” However, in the book of Acts, Jesus’ first disciples were given a special title “the … Continue reading →

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I need a perfect leader

Posted on September 15, 2023 by Steve Simms

I need to follow a perfect leader. Too often who and/or what I have followed has led me in ways that were unhelpful and harmful. When I’ve followed my feelings and desires, they have deceived me. When I’ve followed my … Continue reading →

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Exchanging the love of power for the power of love!

Posted on December 21, 2017 by Steve Simms

Religion is based on programmed meetings about God. Christianity is based on authentic experiences with the risen Jesus. The kingdom of God is about letting the living God be the leader, instead of human leadership. God’s order isn’t about human … Continue reading →

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Jesus ain’t a program; He is Lord!

Posted on August 31, 2017 by Steve Simms

Christians usually meet to be passively instructed. Perhaps we could also meet to exercise our faith & spiritual gifts, with one another. Where there is no caring interaction there is no sense of community. (A church in Smyrna experienced life-changing … Continue reading →

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Can a church service abound with preachers & teachers?

Posted on August 10, 2017 by Steve Simms

We can preach and teach or we can cultivate an atmosphere where preachers and teachers abound. Let’s make disciples and let church services overflow with preachers and teachers. Jesus said it’s foolish to hear His words but not do them. … Continue reading →

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Influence others to hope or be influenced by them toward despair

Posted on July 18, 2017 by Steve Simms

Seek out people who will influence you to aspire & work to be the best you can. Saturate yourself with positive, upbeat, encouraging, wholesome, & hopeful influences. Negative influences are bold, seductive, and pushy. It takes great courage & effort not … Continue reading →

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We can’t follow Jesus, if we won’t let Him lead us!

Posted on September 9, 2016 by Steve Simms

  “For those who are led by the Spirit of God are the children of God.” –Romans 8:14 Learn to follow Jesus in the book “Beyond Church.”

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Preaching’s not enough says a $1.00 book . . .

Posted on May 21, 2016 by Steve Simms

We must go beyond preaching! Wow! Such power, conformation, and fireworks from a book I found for $1.00 at at Book Warehouse in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. It doesn’t look too impressive, but I’m so glad I bought Discovering Who We Are … Continue reading →

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