Exploring the Depths of Servant Leadership

December 21, 2023

In the latest episode of “Anchored & Reaching,” hosts Kevin Mannoia and Susanna Fleming delve into the profound concept of servant leadership. The episode, part of the “Masterful Living” series, focuses on understanding the true essence of servant leadership beyond its popular business-centric interpretations.

Kevin and Susanna explore how servant leadership, often misunderstood as just another management style, is deeply rooted in scriptural teachings. They discuss how it involves a leader’s transformation to serve God, which then influences their approach to leadership. This transformation is not about mimicking behaviors for outcomes but about a profound change in one’s nature and priorities, aligning them with those of God.

The episode also challenges conventional wisdom in leadership that often prioritizes competence over character. Kevin and Susanna argue for a balance where a leader’s godliness and competence are both integral to their effectiveness. They emphasize that servant leadership is not about serving people at the expense of serving God, but rather about aligning one’s service with God’s mission.

This insightful conversation encourages listeners to rethink leadership from a biblical perspective, aligning one’s nature and priorities with God’s, and serving others through this transformed identity.

Video series on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUas9Df0pbsBSvoJTRLz_XWSMDtZ346PnMasterful Living Book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Masterful-Living-Kevin-Mannoia-dp-1600393055/dp/1600393055/ref=dp_ob_image_bkSusanna’s Class at Aldersgate School of Ministry: Aldersgatesom.comKevin’s website: https://kevinmannoia.com

Key TakeawaysServant leadership is more than a style; it’s a transformation of the leader’s nature and priorities to align with God’s.It’s important to balance competence and godliness in leadership, avoiding the extremes of focusing solely on results or character.True servant leadership involves serving God first, which naturally influences effective service to others.Helpful Bible ReferencesPhilippians 2:5-11 (Mind of Christ)Isaiah (Servant of God)Luke (Son of Man came to serve)Keywords Servant LeadershipChristian LeadershipBiblical LeadershipMasterful LivingGodly Character,Leadership BalanceAbout the Podcast”Anchored & Reaching” is a weekly podcast for those curious about the intersection of faith and daily life. Hosted by Kevin Mannoia, it features conversations and insights for those eager to impact the world while staying deeply rooted in their Christian faith. The podcast encourages listeners to live a dynamic life grounded in biblical truth, fostering a passion for positive change.

Email: [email protected]: Anchored & Reaching

Generation to Generation: Meet FMCSC’s 2025 Incoming Elders
Generation to Generation: Meet FMCSC’s 2025 Incoming Elders

The Free Methodist Church in Southern California proudly introduces our incoming Elders for 2025. These nine leaders have completed their journey toward ordination and represent diverse ministry contexts across our conference. Each brings unique gifts and perspectives while sharing a commitment to our core values of life-giving holiness, love-driven justice, and Christ-compelled multiplication.

This video introduces:
• Liz Cornell – Commission Church, Rancho Cucamonga
• Brian Scott – Foothill Community Church, Azusa
• Eleitino Tuiasosopo – Chapel of Change, Paramount
• Andrea Vaudrey – Commission Church, Rancho Cucamonga
• Reginald Wadlington – Centerpoint Church, Murrieta
• Jaime Winslow – Foothill Community Church, Azusa
• Meg Wolfgram – Santa Barbara Free Methodist Church, Santa Barbara
• Jessica Zittel – The Lamb’s Fellowship, Lake Elsinore
• Paul Zittel – The Lamb’s Fellowship, Lake Elsinore

Please join us in celebrating these leaders as they prepare for ordination at our Annual Conference.

FMCSC Annual Conference 2025: “Generation to Generation: His Power, His Glory, Our Future” May 16-17, 2025 at CenterPoint Church, Murrieta

Learn more and register: https://ac25.fmcsc.org

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Generation to Generation: Meet FMCSC’s 2025 Conference Ministerial Candidates
Generation to Generation: Meet FMCSC’s 2025 Conference Ministerial Candidates

Join us in welcoming the Free Methodist Church in Southern California’s 2025 Conference Ministerial Candidates (CMCs). These emerging leaders represent the future of our denomination and embody our commitment to bringing wholeness to the world through healthy biblical communities.
This video introduces:

• Daniel Garzaro González – Avenue Church, Riverside
• Caitlin Jordan – Lamb’s Fellowship, Lake Elsinore
• Mia Shin – Formation Church, San Luis Obispo
• Christopher Spolar – Expressions Church, Pasadena
• Moriah Summers – Avenue Church, Riverside

We invite you to pray for these candidates as they complete their ordination journey.

FMCSC Annual Conference 2025: “Generation to Generation: His Power, His Glory, Our Future” May 16-17, 2025 at CenterPoint Church, Murrieta

Learn more and register: https://ac25.fmcsc.org

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#FMCSCAC2025 #FreeMethodistChurch #SouthernCalifornia #MinisterialCandidates

Fresh Oil, Fresh Anointing: Breaking Spiritual Bondage with Bishop Kenny Martin
Fresh Oil, Fresh Anointing: Breaking Spiritual Bondage with Bishop Kenny Martin

Bishop E. Kenneth Martin delivers a prophetic challenge to the Free Methodist Church, confronting deep-rooted issues of spiritual bondage, systemic oppression, and the church’s complacency. “Churches are dying in a cage,” he declares, calling for a radical shift in how the church addresses:

– Spiritual chains of sin and oppression
– Historical and ongoing impacts of slavery
– Diversity, equity, and inclusion challenges
– The church’s reluctance to engage difficult conversations
– Breaking free from “nasty” church politics and self-serving leadership

“This is a season of manifestation,” Martin says, urging a breakthrough from 2025 to 2035 that will transform the church locally and globally.

#ChurchTransformation #SpiritualFreedom #RacialReconciliation #ChurchReform #HolySpirit