Church work depends upon those in second place, who may at times be criticized, rejected, discouraged. The most effective leaders are those who serve all. Church work is strange from the world's point of view. You can lead not when you get to the top but when you get to the bottom. You serve best when you serve all.
Greatness is no humility.
Human ability matters less than heart. Your answer is essential, for you answer tells what would happen to you in the same circumstance. Answer, and be his, whether in the initial obedience of baptism, the renewed obedience of submission through repentance, or the continued obedience of Christian living, and express any needs you wish to express publicly by responding as we stand and sing. Last updated February 26, 2001.