EPISODE 0203 | Church Values Part 3.1: Servant Leadership
THESE NOTES ACCOMPANY EPISODE 0203
In this episode of the Under God Podcast, Pastor Stephen Martin and Pastor Nathan Brown continue the Kingdom Culture series by unpacking the fourth core value of Vintage Church: Servant Leadership. They contrast the self-serving, status-driven leadership model of the world with the radical, sacrificial leadership of Jesus. Drawing from Matthew 20 and Mark 10, they explore how true greatness in the Kingdom comes through humility, service, and responsibility—not through titles or positions. From personal stories to practical takeaways, this conversation challenges leaders at every level to rethink how they lead, love, and live.
Main Topics Covered:
✔️ What it really means to lead like Jesus
✔️ Why positional leadership is the shallowest form of influence
✔️ Servant leadership in culture, church, and everyday life
✔️ Dealing with pride, power, and performance
✔️ Building church structures that serve people, not platforms
✔️ Personal stories of leadership wins and failures
✔️ Preview of the 7 traits of a true servant leader (coming in the next episode)
Key Scriptures:
📖 Matthew 20:20–28 – “Whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant.”
📖 Mark 10:42–45 – “For even the Son of Man came not to be served, but to serve…”
📖 Romans 12:2 – “Do not conform to the pattern of this world…”
📖 Ephesians 4 – God gave leadership gifts to the Church
📖 Proverbs 29:2 – “When the godly are in authority, the people rejoice…”
Key Takeaways:
🔹 True leadership isn't about power—it's about people.
🔹 Jesus redefined greatness through service, not status.
🔹 Positional authority might start the journey, but servant-hearted influence sustains it.
🔹 Accountability, integrity, and ownership are marks of servant leaders.
🔹 God uses spiritual family and Kingdom values to shape how we lead.
🔹 You can't be a victim of the world and a son or daughter of God. Choose one.
🎧 Listen now and be challenged to embody the heart of Jesus in every role of leadership—whether you lead a team, a home, or just yourself.
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