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The Way of the Mathetes's avatar

Yes, good followers are hard to find in a sea of wannabe leaders. Nothing like a good team of servant hearted people behind a wise balanced leader.

Backwardpastor's avatar

Great input, thanks!

Randy Loubier's avatar

Great writing. Agree completely.

Danielle Joyce's avatar

This is the great irony of modern Christianity: Jesus exemplified following while the church emphasizes leadership.

Danielle Joyce's avatar

Oops, I have this problem where my thumb hits submit before I finish my comment…

Anyways, loved that quote, enjoyed reading your post. A good book I read on Christian leadership is “In the Name of Jesus” by Henri Nouwen.

Backwardpastor's avatar

Great book! Thank you for reading!

Dear Jesus, It's me Again's avatar

Amen, well said. Jesus never said, lead with me. He said, "follow me"

Trip Kimball's avatar

Ah, shucks… I was gonna hit the “follow” button for you, but now… I guess I need to follow this Kirk guy 😉😆

Oh wait, did i miss the point here? 😏🤣

Backwardpastor's avatar

Here’s my process - I type what’s rattling around in my head, hit publish, & hope it makes sense. I don’t think it’s working… 😆

Stafford Edwards's avatar

As a true, red-blooded, bonafide (Boomer) Trekkie, I wholeheartedly approve this comprehensive, yet succinct analogy.

Never seen Spock utilized as a biblical object lesson before. That was actually very creative and quite ingenious actually. You exposited some very valid points.

Backwardpastor's avatar

Thank you & thanks for reading! I used to watch Star Trek everyday after school!

Stafford Edwards's avatar

Likewise. And the reruns (of all the different versions) still have impact.