Twenty-Five Ways to be a Servant-Leader

 

  1.   A servant-leader includes his wife in envisioning the future.

  2.  A servant-leader accepts spiritual responsibilities for his family.

  3.  A servant-leader is willing to say, "I'm sorry" and "forgive me" to his family.

  4.  A servant-leader discusses household responsibilities with his wife and makes sure they are fairly distributed.

  5.  A servant-leader seeks the consultation of his wife for all major financial dicisions.

  6.  A servant-leader follows through with commitments he has made to his wife.

  7.  A servant-leader anticipates the different seasons his marriage will pass through.

  8.  A servant-leader anticipates the different stages his children will pass through.

  9.  A servant-leader frequently tells his wife what he likes about her.

10.  A servant-leader provides financially for his family's basic living expenses.

11.  A servant-leader deals with distractions so he can talk with his wife and family.

12.  A servant-leader prays with his wife on a regular basis.

13.  A servant-leader initiates meaningful family traditions.

14.  A servant-leader plans fun outings for his family on a regular basis.

15.  A servant-leader takes time to give his children practical instruction about life, which in turn gives them confidence with their peers.

16.  A servant-leader manages the schedule of the home and anticipates any pressure points.

17.  A servant-leader keeps his family financially sound and out of harmful debt.

18.  A servant-leader makes sure he and his wife have drawn up a will and arranged for a well-conceived plan for their children in case of death.

19.  A servant-leader lets his wife and children into the interior of his life.

20.  A servant-leader honors his wife often in public.

21.  A servant-leader explains sex to each child in a way that gives them a wholesome perspective.

22.  A servant-leader encourages his wife to grow as an individual.

23.  A servant-leader takes the lead in establishing with his wife sound, biblically-supportable family values.

24.  A servant-leader joins a small group of men who are dedicated to improving their skills as a man, husband and father.

25.  A servant-leader provides time for his wife to pursue her own personal interests.