I've been thinking a lot about the importance of servant leadership lately. In preparing our sermon series on the Book of Esther, I found myself inspired and challenged as we explored leadership lessons from Esther’s story and Jesus’ life and ministry.
God calls faithful servants to lead, guide, and care in every season of our ministry together. Leadership in the church is not about status or recognition—it is about answering God's call to serve with humility, courage, wisdom, and love. Just as Jesus chose and equipped his disciples for ministry, we also trust that God is already preparing the hearts of those who will step into leadership at Union in the years ahead.
Each February and March, our Elders prayerfully begin the nomination process for the next church year. Our Elders serve as Union’s nominating committee and extend invitations to others to serve as Elders, Deacons, Administrative Officers, and At-Large members of the Church Council. Our Elders approach this task seriously, seeking to listen and discern God’s direction.
Over the next several weeks, we invite you to take part in this important process. Your participation is vital and a marker of a healthy congregational church. Here are three simple steps you can take to nominate people to serve in leadership positions at Union.
Prayerfully Consider – Take time to read the job descriptions for Elders, Deacons, and Administrative Officers available in the Gathering Space. Reflect on the qualities of leadership found in Scripture—faithfulness, wisdom, compassion, and a servant's heart. You can also read the e-job descriptions at the link below.
Pray for Guidance – Seek God's direction as you consider who might be called to serve. Pray for those already leading and for those whom God may be preparing to step forward in faith.
Submit a Nomination – If someone comes to mind who embodies the spirit of servant leadership, or if you feel personally called to serve, submit a nomination by February 23. Forms can be turned in to Nickie in the church office or placed in the Leadership Nomination Box in the Gathering Space.
Let us join together in prayer, trusting that God will guide us to the leaders he is calling for the next season of ministry at Union. Thank you for your faithful participation in this process! May God guide all of us to be servant leaders, following Jesus’ example in the church and wherever we go each day.
Jesus loves you, Union Family, and I do, too!