October 9th, 2025
by Pastor Gary Moritz
by Pastor Gary Moritz
Lead Like Jesus: Transforming Leadership Through Love and Service
Ever find yourself caught in the whirlwind of building a personal brand, only to feel more disconnected from your true purpose? In today's fast-paced world, where success is often measured by followers rather than faithfulness, it's easy to lose sight of what genuine leadership looks like. But what if we could learn to lead like Jesus, with love and service at the core?
The Heart of Leadership: Love First, Lead Second
In a culture that often prioritizes ego and ambition, Jesus offers a radically different approach. In Mark 10:43-45, He teaches that true greatness comes from serving others, not from seeking to be served. This principle challenges us to examine our motives: Are we leading for God's glory or our own recognition?
Jesus' encounter with the Pharisees in Matthew 22:34-40 highlights the importance of pure motivation. When asked about the greatest commandment, Jesus responds with a call to love God with all our heart, soul, and mind, and to love our neighbors as ourselves. This isn't just a leadership technique; it's a relational foundation that transforms how we influence others.
Confronting Our Motives: A Path to Authentic Leadership
To lead like Jesus, we must first confront our hidden agendas. Are we seeking recognition, control, or approval? The Apostle Paul reminds us in Galatians 1:10 that our aim should be to please God, not people. When our motives are pure, leadership becomes lighter and more joyful.
Consider starting each day with a simple question: "Am I leading for God's glory or my own recognition?" Reflect on your actions in the evening: "Did my leadership decisions honor God today?" These questions help anchor our hearts in God's love and keep our motives aligned with His purpose.
Activating Love in Leadership: Serving Others with Intentionality
Jesus' command to love our neighbors as ourselves calls us to transform leadership into service. This means valuing people over platforms and asking, "How can I serve you?" rather than "What can you do for me?" Philippians 2:3 encourages us to consider others more important than ourselves, fostering a culture of humility and service.
In practical terms, this might mean using social media to encourage rather than impress, creating safe spaces for those struggling with mental health, or responding to conflict with redemptive love. By applying these principles, we can lead with love in a way that reflects Jesus' heart.
A Call to Action: Lead with Love
As you reflect on your leadership journey, consider writing down your top three motivations. Share them with a trusted friend or mentor and invite them to pray with you. Remember, when love drives our leadership, everything changes.
Prayer
Heavenly Father, help us to lead like Jesus, with love and service at the forefront of our hearts. Purify our motives and guide us to serve others with humility and grace. May our leadership reflect Your love and bring glory to Your name. Amen.
By embracing these principles, we can transform our leadership from performance-driven to purpose-driven, impacting the world around us with the love of Christ.
The Heart of Leadership: Love First, Lead Second
In a culture that often prioritizes ego and ambition, Jesus offers a radically different approach. In Mark 10:43-45, He teaches that true greatness comes from serving others, not from seeking to be served. This principle challenges us to examine our motives: Are we leading for God's glory or our own recognition?
Jesus' encounter with the Pharisees in Matthew 22:34-40 highlights the importance of pure motivation. When asked about the greatest commandment, Jesus responds with a call to love God with all our heart, soul, and mind, and to love our neighbors as ourselves. This isn't just a leadership technique; it's a relational foundation that transforms how we influence others.
Confronting Our Motives: A Path to Authentic Leadership
To lead like Jesus, we must first confront our hidden agendas. Are we seeking recognition, control, or approval? The Apostle Paul reminds us in Galatians 1:10 that our aim should be to please God, not people. When our motives are pure, leadership becomes lighter and more joyful.
Consider starting each day with a simple question: "Am I leading for God's glory or my own recognition?" Reflect on your actions in the evening: "Did my leadership decisions honor God today?" These questions help anchor our hearts in God's love and keep our motives aligned with His purpose.
Activating Love in Leadership: Serving Others with Intentionality
Jesus' command to love our neighbors as ourselves calls us to transform leadership into service. This means valuing people over platforms and asking, "How can I serve you?" rather than "What can you do for me?" Philippians 2:3 encourages us to consider others more important than ourselves, fostering a culture of humility and service.
In practical terms, this might mean using social media to encourage rather than impress, creating safe spaces for those struggling with mental health, or responding to conflict with redemptive love. By applying these principles, we can lead with love in a way that reflects Jesus' heart.
A Call to Action: Lead with Love
As you reflect on your leadership journey, consider writing down your top three motivations. Share them with a trusted friend or mentor and invite them to pray with you. Remember, when love drives our leadership, everything changes.
Prayer
Heavenly Father, help us to lead like Jesus, with love and service at the forefront of our hearts. Purify our motives and guide us to serve others with humility and grace. May our leadership reflect Your love and bring glory to Your name. Amen.
By embracing these principles, we can transform our leadership from performance-driven to purpose-driven, impacting the world around us with the love of Christ.
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