2010 marks a new beginning for many of us. For me personally, I felt impressed that this year will center round the theme of sacrifice. This, I purposed since late last year, will guide my plans for my life and ministry in 2010.

Sacrifice is best illustrated when Christ said, "Not my will, but Yours be done!" I see sacrifice directly linked to the concept of servant leadership, most beautifully demonstrated in Jesus' life. Hence, I have chosen over the next few months to share on my personal reflection on servant leadership, as inspired from scripture, and the books I had to read for my post-graduate studies in Organizational Leadership. You will find traces of concepts from Robert Greenleaf, of whom I have drawn much inspiration from his writings.

The perspectives on the topic of leadership, including servant leadership are multifarious and there is an enormous wealth of resources and insights offered by scholars and practitioners alike. Servant leadership can hardly be explained by a single definition or a set of leadership skills. To do so will only limit the potential of the concept of servant leadership in its fullest expression and application. Servant leadership cannot be duplicated across diverse individuals and organizations by observing a fixed methodology.

Servant leadership is a journey of exploration, self-discovery resulting in inner growth of leadership formation with outer evidences of leadership effectiveness. It centers on praxis, combining practice with reflection. It is guided by the general belief that a servant leader serves by leading and leads by serving, for the betterment of others and inspiring them to then become servant leaders. What differentiates a servant leader is the desire to serve first, followed by an aspiration to lead.

This provides the general framework for my personal outlook of leadership philosophy. 

Blessings in Jesus,

Rev Bryan Tan

Bryan Tan Ministries

Lifting People into Their Destinies