What We Believe About Human Leadership

Broom Servant Leaders

You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly in love. Galatians 5:13

True leadership? Ask your “leaders,” have they ever washed the feet of another person? Few church leaders would be willing to follow Christ’s example of leadership.

We believe every leader in the CSCC is what we call a Broom Servant Leader. What is a Broom Servant Leader? As the Holy Spirit leads the CSCC, we strive to follow Him as we live out Galatians 5:13. Our primary responsibility is to build up the church in love, inspiring every disciple to discover their (Ephesians 2:10; 4:16) gift and ministry.

We who have the gift of leadership (Romans 12:8) must lead diligently and remain in step with the Holy Spirit (Galatians 5:13-16). Our focused passion is to serve the Family Group Leaders who, along with others, keep the CSCC in step with the Spirit’s leadership.

We believe that leadership in the CSCC is recognized not because of a position or a title. Instead, as James 3:13 says, a leader is most recognizable by their deeds - acts of service - done in humility that comes from wisdom.

We believe Jesus Christ, our LORD and King, heeding His command found in Matthew 20:20-28 -

(1) Regarding leadership in His Kingdom, we who have the gift of leadership must not exercise our authority over anyone. The truth is we have no power.

(2) We are to be servants, slaves to everyone. This - heart and lifestyle - is what it means to be a Broom Servant Leader.

Note: We are praying for wisdom and the ability to recognize the Holy Spirit’s work in future deacons, elders, evangelists, and teachers - men who will serve together in love, equipping the CSCC to do the work of the ministry (Ephesians 4:16). We believe teachers, elders, and evangelists who walk in the Spirit (Galatians 5:13,16, 22-6:1-2) serve together as one to equip the church to do the work of the ministry and bring balance to the Great Commission (Matthew 28:18-20).

We hope that when you find those of us who serve and lead, you will do so by recognizing the Spirit of God at work through our leadership, starting with the broom in our hands.