“But he who is greatest among you shall be your servant” (Matthew 23:11). These words of Christ were exemplified in His life’s mission here on Earth. As Jesus addressed the multitudes and His disciples, He was setting the standard for all who would follow after Him throughout history. Today, in the twenty-first century, this biblical mandate remains unchanged; thus, every Christian is called by Christ to be a servant.

This course of study is composed of thirty-two lessons primarily taught and moderated by Chuck Smith. It also includes various guest speakers who represent untold decades of pastoral experience and insight. It is the intention of each instructor to accomplish the goal of leadership by, “equipping the saints for the work of ministry” (cf. Ephesians 4:12). The course content defines essential elements of Christian maturity that range from personal brokenness and humility, to holiness and spiritual boldness. Every believer will benefit from studying the many aspects of servanthood that are examined herein.

The course sessions are as follows:

1. Characteristics of a Servant, Chuck Smith
2. Requirements of Ministry, Chuck Smith
3. Walking with God, Chuck Smith
4. Spiritual Blessings, Chuck Smith
5. Leaders of the Church, Bob Hoekstra
6. Leadership Issues, Bob Hoekstra
7. Know Your Calling, Chuck Smith
8. What Is Revival? Chuck Smith
9. Surviving Opposition from Within, Chuck Smith
10. Self-Promotion in Ministry, Jon Courson
11. Bitterness and Hatred, Skip Heitzig
12. Abiding in Christ, Chuck Smith
13. Jesus, Part I, Gayle Erwin
14. Jesus, Part II, Gayle Erwin
15. Jesus, Part III, Gayle Erwin
16. Jesus, Part IV, Gayle Erwin
17. The Suffering Servant, Clark Van Wick
18. Following Good Examples, David Guzik
19. Mary and Martha, Joe Focht
20. Exhortation to Maturity, Part I, Pancho Juarez
21. Exhortation to Maturity, Part II, Pancho Juarez
22. Equipping, Edifying, Protecting, Damian Kyle
23. The Joy of Servanthood, Damian Kyle
24. The Supremacy of Love, Wayne Taylor
25. Faithfulness, Damian Kyle
26. Encouragement for the Troubled Heart, Greg Laurie
27. An Abiding Relationship with Christ, Brian Brodersen
28. Our Identification with Christ, Skip Heitzig
29. What Mattered to Our Master, Jon Courson
30. Prayer and the Word, Bob Hoekstra
31. Keep a Pure Heart, Chuck Smith
32. A Commitment to Holiness, Chuck Smith