Module 3 – Servant Leadership and Emotional Maturity
Leadership by Design – Track 1
Learning Objectives
- Define servant leadership from a Christ-centered perspective.
- Recognize the connection between emotional maturity and healthy leadership.
- Identify personal emotional triggers that affect how they lead.
- Practice responses that reflect the heart of Christ in difficult situations.
Teaching Content
Servant leadership begins with the heart of Jesus. True greatness in the Kingdom is not measured by position, but by our willingness to serve.
“Whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant.” — Matthew 20:26–28
Emotional maturity allows leaders to respond rather than react. Spirit-led leaders are aware of their own emotions and submit them to the Lord.
“He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city.” — Proverbs 16:32
As leaders grow in Christlikeness, they learn to carry people’s burdens without carrying their offenses. This protects relationships and preserves unity.
Scripture Integration
- Matthew 20:26–28 – Greatness through serving.
- John 13:1–15 – Jesus washing the disciples’ feet.
- Galatians 5:22–23 – The fruit of the Spirit in relationships.
- Proverbs 16:32 – Ruling one’s spirit.
Reflection & Discussion Prompts
- When are you most tempted to react instead of respond?
- How can you serve the people you lead in a practical way this week?
- Which fruit of the Spirit do you most need the Lord to strengthen right now?
“Servant leadership flows from a heart that is secure, surrendered, and emotionally grounded in Christ.”
Mentor’s Insight: Ask one trusted person in your life how you respond under pressure. Listen without defending, and invite the Holy Spirit to help you grow.