Servant Leadership

What does servant leadership mean to you? Secular literature has essentially redefined it by removing Christ’s name and teachings. The goal of BiblicalLeadership.com is to shine the spotlight back on Jesus, and point to the timeless wisdom found in all of Scripture, Old Testament to New. We pray the articles in this section will help you serve Jesus as you lead!


When boards surrender succession to the outgoing CEO, they may preserve comfort in the short term—but they risk governance failure, strategic drift, and organizational collapse in the long run.

Christian MunteanFebruary 27, 2026

Fred Rogers shows us that the secret to extraordinary love in ordinary work is not busyness but hidden prayer, where time alone with God becomes compassion poured out on others.

Jordan RaynorFebruary 26, 2026

If people can’t find your church on the first page of Google, they likely won’t find you at all—so understanding the basics of SEO isn’t optional, it’s mission-critical.

Mark MacDonaldFebruary 25, 2026

The largest mission field in your community may not be the seeking or the resistant, but the quietly neutral middle who are disconnected from church yet surprisingly open through consistent, relational ministry.

Thom RainerFebruary 24, 2026

In an age of fallen megastars and viral scandals, this is a call back to the Malachi warning and the Jesus model—where true pastoral leadership is measured not by platform or applause, but by humble, faithful, servant-hearted obedience.

David BowmanFebruary 22, 2026

Starting a new church job can be daunting, and pastors often miss key pitfalls. In this post on pastoral onboarding, I outline seven mistakes to avoid.

Charles StoneFebruary 18, 2026

A well-intentioned leader risks long-term damage to performance, culture, and relationships when he prioritizes comfort and harmony over courageous conversations and clear accountability.

Christian MunteanFebruary 17, 2026

There's no shortage of leadership content available today. And yet, a nagging question remains: If we know so much about leadership, why are there so few great leaders?

Tim TuckerFebruary 12, 2026

Paul's words point to an important principle: If you want to know what it looks like practically to glorify God, look first to Christ and second to Christ's followers.

Jordan RaynorFebruary 3, 2026

Leaders should prioritize humility over power, seeking to serve others and lead with kindness.

David BowmanFebruary 1, 2026

Leaders should aim for a growth mindset over a fixed mindset for effective leadership.

Charles StoneJanuary 29, 2026

A vacation in the Bahamas prompts lessons on leadership.

Charles StoneJanuary 17, 2026

To shine among non-Christians, work without grumbling—it's a countercultural act.

Jordan RaynorJanuary 15, 2026

Daniel humbled himself and sought God fervently, leading a life that pleased God.

David BowmanJanuary 14, 2026

People must identify with you relationally and emotionally before they buy into your leadership.

Tom CrenshawJanuary 13, 2026

Effective leadership requires singular focus, but distractions are common. Here are three ways you can immediately improve your ability to be a distraction-free leader.

Scott CochraneJanuary 2, 2026

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EBOOKS+RESOURCES

Tim Tucker encourages the weary leader that we don't have to choose between waiting and working. Christian life and leadership is a harmonization of these two states of being: we wait and work; we work while waiting.

Tim Tucker July 1, 2025


This eBook offers a collection of popular articles from BiblicalLeadership.com that help you become a more Christlike servant, whether you lead a family, school, team, company, non-profit or church.

Tom Harper May 30, 2023


Looking for a unique leadership development resource? This free study guide explores a dramatic two-book series for leaders in the church and the marketplace. The PDF turns Through Colored Glasses and Inner Threat into a single introspective journey you can embark on by yourself or with a small group.

Tom Harper March 14, 2023


Produced in partnership with a ministry whose vision is to equip church leaders in Ethiopia and beyond, this Amharic translation contains the full text of Servant Leader Strong: Uniting Biblical Wisdom and High-Performance Leadership. This free download is the entire book in PDF form.

Tom Harper February 15, 2023


In this fast-paced corporate thriller, readers will encounter the powerful force that seeks to destroy all leadership from within, whether in the marketplace or the church. In Inner Threat: Combatting Christian Leadership's Natural Enemy, author Tom Harper continues the story that began in Through Colored Glasses: How Great Leaders Reveal Reality.

Tom Harper September 26, 2022


Have you felt the calling to leadership only to struggle with your ideas being heard? Have you experienced the tension of trying to be the best employee, mother, wife, friend and church member only to be left feeling inadequate?

Catherine Gates August 19, 2022


If you lead in the church, whether in a staff or volunteer role, the respondents in this study have much to say that will encourage and equip you. If you’re a senior-level leader, not only will you find many of the study’s comments useful in your own work, but in the development of younger leaders as well.

Tom Harper October 13, 2021


While the world sees servanthood as a softer kind of leading, the Bible shows us how to powerfully motivate people toward a shared vision, achieve significant results, and overcome adversity. True servant leadership, as modeled by Christ, is anything but weak and servile—it is bold, courageous and inspires strong action.

Tom Harper March 15, 2021


Tom Harper travels through the whole of Scripture looking for fresh leadership principles in every book and shares the top six discoveries that have made the biggest difference in his daily work.

Tom Harper April 22, 2019


Adapted from Leading from the Lions' Den, by Tom Harper, this free e-book provides one key leadership principle from every book of the Old Testament. In this special easy-to-read format, each one-page chapter contains a timeless principle, key verse and supporting information and research.

Tom Harper February 6, 2013


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