To Serve and To Solve

To serve and to protect is the motto of many local police departments. It is inscribed on their vehicles and it is the standard they are expected to uphold.

I recently read an article on leadership in which the author had some similar ideas. He was talking about how the best way to train emerging leaders is to encourage them to do two things; to serve and to solve.

I like the sound of that. Not only is it catchy, but those two little words say a lot. To serve and to solve are two foundational attributes of biblical leadership because they reflect the ministry of Christ.

Jesus humbly served the will of the Father and graciously served the needs of humanity. Jesus also showed himself to be a consistent and powerful problem-solver.

When people were hungry, he fed them. When people were confused, he taught them. When people were hurting, he healed them. When people were wrong, he corrected them. When people were imperfect, he forgave them. When people were in danger, he rescued them.

The life of Christ reminds us that our calling is to follow his example to serve and to solve. We live in a world filled with needs to be served and problems to be solved.

When we start following Jesus, he starts directing our hearts toward people to serve and problems to solve. Who are the people you desire to serve? What are the problems you desire to solve?

Empower NBCA School of Ministry can help prepare you for a life of biblical leadership; a life empowered by Christ to serve and to solve.