FORMATION OF THE

ALTAR SERVERS

Presented by:
Bro. Ivan Angelo A. Dela Peña
REASON FOR BEING AN ALTAR SERVER

INFATUATED LOVE CLOUT

COMMON REASON FOR BEING AN ALTAR SERVER
BAKIT KA SUMAKRISTAN?
Para paglingkuran ang Diyos at ang
kanyang bayan; At para lumago sa
kabanalan.
SPECIFIC REASON FOR BEING AN ALTAR SERVER
BAKIT KA SUMAKRISTAN?
Pagnilayan mo kung bakit ka nga ba
sumakristan. Ito ang sarili mong dahilan.
Sino ang isang Altar Server?
Ang Altar Server ay isang lalaking
sinanay na tumulong sa Misa upang ito
ay maipagdiwang nang may biyaya at
pagpipitagan. Ang Altar Server ay isang
miyembro ng Simbahan na nakikilahok
sa pagdiriwang na may pagkaunawa na
sila ang mga sinusundan ng
kapulungan.

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Ano ang ginagawa ng Altar Server?
Ang Altar Server ay tumutulong sa
pari at diakono sa panahon ng Misa
at iba pang mga relihiyosong
seremonya. May mga espesyal na
responsibilidad sa paglilingkod. Ang
Server ay isa ring halimbawa sa
kapulungan sa pamamagitan ng
pakikiisa sa pag-awit, pagdarasal at
pananatiling katahimikan sa panahon
ng Misa.

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Bakit pinili mo ang pagiging Altar
Server na tumutulong sa Misa?
Mas pinipili ng isang tao o kabataan
na maglingkod sa Misa dahil
ginagalaw ng Diyos ang kanyang
puso, nagbibigay inspirasyon sa isip
at tinatawag ang tao sa ministeryong
ito. Inaanyayahan ng Diyos ang mga
mapagbigay at matulungin na tao na
maglingkod sa Misa.

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“Your commitment to the altar is not only a duty but a
great honor, a true holy service, an authentic liturgical
service which puts you beside your priests.”

“You are servants of Jesus Christ, the eternal High

Priest. Thus you altar servers especially are called to
be young friends of Jesus.”

-Saint Pope John Paul

II

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• PRMOTION OF THE ALTAR SERVERS
“Your attitude during the celebrations is in itself an
apostolate for those who see you. If you carry out
your service at the altar with joy, dignity, and with an
attitude of prayer, you will certainly inspire in other
young people the desire to commit thems“
“You have to discover who you are and develop
your own way of being holy, whatever others may
say or think. Becoming a saint means becoming
more fully yourself, becoming what the Lord wished
to dream and create, and not a photocopy.” -Pope Francis

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Ano ang dapat matutunan ng Altar Server para
makapaglingkod sa Misa?
1. Istruktura/Uri ng Misa at ang kahulugan ng panalangin at
ritwal ng Romano Katoliko.
2. Pagkilala sa layunin ng mga bagay na panrelihiyon na
ginagamit sa Misa: Liturgical Books, Furniture, Mga sisidlan,
Kasuotan, Mga namumuno at Artikulo.
3. Mga pamamaraan at pananagutan sa paglilingkod sa Misa.

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You are the servant of God you are appear in public, but you are
never a performer, by your faithful duty, you remain always a
servant of God in your communities and parishes.
At the altar, your service is directed FIRSLY TO GOD, SECONDLY
TO HELP THE GLEARGY, and THIRDLY AS ASSISTANCE TO
THE PEOPLE.
What a great privilege to be part of this Ministry to serve God in His
people! What a wonderful gift to be His friends. Jesus has done so
much for us. We show our gratitude by our faithful service to Him.

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THE IDEAL we all have ideals. One of the simplist ideals would be to
be as helpful as to the cleargy as possible.

REVERENCE for God and for sacred

objects is most important when you serve.
Reverent actions, peaceful and dignified
behavior, should be seen by the people
when you stand at the altar.

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DISCIPLINE training involves
discipline. Part of the discipline of
serving is team-work. It helps to
make a great act of workship more
beautiful, peaceful and prayerful
work.

Discipline involves obedience and their have two kinds of obedience.

First is toward the cleargy, head server, team leader, obedience to
people. Secondly towards the liturgical law of the church,
obedience to correct procedure. A strong life of faith always self-
discipline.

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 DECORUM requires a sense of dignity.
“What is proper.” Behaving with a quiet
reverence, not pushing yourself forward
but moving around confidently and
carrying out each action without fuss or
geat speed. It also includes having the
sense to cover up any small mistake.
PIETY it is an attidude. “I’m doing all this
for you, my God”. Piety is not some kind
of force we turn on and turn off, just to
cover the time spent in the sanctuary.

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BROTHERS AT THE ALTAR as you serve with various priests, you come to know them as
men of God and also a friends and that they greatful to your work. Always treat your priests
with respect and cheerful co-operation.
As you serve, you make many friends among others called to this ministry. It is most
important that servers help one onother, that they are friendly and kind to one another, that
there is never a spirit of competition or pride.

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PRINCIPLES OF CEREMONIES
Postures and Gestures

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 STANDING is an KNEELING always
active, engaged keep your hands
posture that joined, as you
manifests respect would when
and shows great standing. Kneel up
attention to what is straight, never rest
taking place. It also back on your heels.
denotes readiness
for praise and
service.

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 SITTING is a EYES During Mass,
posture of always look towards
repose, of the place where the
listening action is happening;
and of the priest’s chair, the
meditation. lectern, or the altar.

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BOWING signifies reverence and honor shown to the persons themselves or to the signs that represent
them. There are two kinds of bows.
A profound bow of the body, GENUFLECTING signifies adoration
bending from the waist, is made to and is reserved for the Most Blessed
the altar during the opening and Sacrament, also a special sign of homage
closing processions and during the paid only to God. (Bringing the right knee
Creed. Outside of Mass, it is to the ground).
appropriate to make a profound bow
to the altar which represents Christ.
HANDS
A simple bow of the head is Unless you are sitting down or carrying
used when saying the name of something (like a candle), your hands should
Jesus. It is the chosen sign of be kept joined in front of your chest: either
reverence before receiving the locked together, or palm to palm, fingers
Body and Blood. pointing upward. If you are carrying
something in one hand, hold the other hand
flat on your chest.

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UNIFORMITY OF ACTIONS when two or more are performing an action genuflecting, walking, reciting a
prayer and etc. they should act together at the same time and with the same speed. Nothing is more conductive
to the smoothness of a ceremony.
GENERAL APPEARANCE
Know what you are to do while serving Mass and when you are to do it. Think ahead to your next task. Don’t
be afraid to smile as you serve Mass. Be relaxed and comfortable. Be yourself. Remember to listen, sing, and
pray with the other people who have gathered to worship God. Remember what an important service you are
giving to God and God’s people, and do your best.
WALKING
When you walk, whether in procession or carrying out altar duty, never hurry. Always walk erect, at a moderate
peace without gazing about. Spread out, do not crowd another., Look straight ahead, and do not get distracted
by anyone, Move at a steady pace, neither too fast nor too slow.
TURNING
When walking alone, always turn toward the person or thing of greater dignity, ex. Blessed sacrament, Bishops,
Priest. When you walking with another, ordinarily, turn toward the person with whom you are walking.

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STRIKING THE CHEST this gesture is done as a symbol of recognition that we are sinners, and is done
during the Confiteor (after the words “I have sinned through my own fault).

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 LITURGICAL SETTING

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THE ALTAR as a server, it is your privilege to be in the holy place, the sanctuary. You serve at the most important point of
the church building, the altar. This place of sacrifice which is what altar means, is also the Table of the Lord where He feeds
us with His Body and Blood.
THE LECTERN (AMBO) it is place reserved for the readings of the Word of God and usually for the homily. It is also
called the Table of the Word.
THE CHAIR the chair is a sign of the priest’s role of presiding over the assembly during the liturgy of the Word and in the
concluding rite of the Mass.
THE TABERNACLE during their travels in the wilderness, the people of Israel were commanded to build a tabernacle so
that God could “dwell among them” (Exodus 29:46). “Tabernacle literally means 'place of dwelling' and was so called in the
belief that God literally lived within its sacred confines. Servers should be aware of the place of reservation in your own
chruch,.
THE CREDENCE TABLE a small table of wood, marble, or other suitable material placed within the sanctuary of a
church and near the wall at the Epistle side, for the purpose of holding the cruets, acolytes' candles, and other utensils
required for the celebration of the Holy Sacrifice
THE SACRARIUM a basin or sink, with a separate drainpipe directly to the earth for the disposal of water used for sacred
purpose.

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PLACE OF THE SERVERS servers sit in some convenient place on the sanctuary. But it is not correct for them to sit
facing the people or beside the priest.
THE HOUSE OF GOD the server treats the chruch building with utmost respect. The chruch is the house of God, the house
of God’s people, the center for prayer and workship. The server should be careful not to get casual about his behavior in
chruch. There is also a danger that we imagine that we only need to come to the chruch when our serving duties require our
presence. The good server always visits his chruch for a quiet prayer when he happens to be passing by or being signed by
the signed of the cross.

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 EXPECTED
RESPOSIBILITIES OF AN
ALTAR SERVER

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1.Altar Servers must attend Mass every Sunday even if they are not scheduled to serve.
2. Altar Servers must attend faith formation.
3. Altar Servers should arrive 30 minutes before Mass begins to be an alb and have some time for prayer.
4. Altar Servers must dress appropriately. That means NO FLIP-FLOPS AND NO SHORTS. If he is not
properly dressed he cannot serve.
5. Altar Servers are responsible for finding replacements if they cannot fulfill their assigned ministry.
6. Like any other ministry in the Catholic Church, Altar Servers must prepare themselves in prayer and maintain
a close relationship with Christ and His Sacraments.
7. Altar Servers participate in a liturgical ministry in the Church. It means that one should actively participate in
the Liturgy while serving. One should participate to sing the responses at the Mass, respond as needed, and pay
attention to what is happening during the Mass.
8. Altar Servers must know what all liturgical vessels, vestments, books (chalice, corporal, thurible, etc...) are
when they are used. Sometimes things are forgotten or last minute changes need to be made and an Altar Server
needs to be aware to help the priest at any time.

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9. Altar Servers are expected to dress in accordance with their rank. It is recommended that servers wear solid
colors, but white is the most appropriate choice of clothing. That means black shoes with black soles, black
socks, and black pants, and white clothes.
10. Servers must not wear sneakers, boots, athletic socks, open heel or open toe shoes.
11. Servers must not wear rings, earrings, or bracelets (including the rubber or string type), WATCH is okay.
12. If worn, necklaces should be covered with frocks and watches in order.
13. Men's hair must not extend below the shirt collar.
14.. Hair color if any should be minimal and present a natural look.
15. Servers must wash their hands and clean their nails before mass.

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ANG ISTRUKTURA NG MISA
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Ang Istruktura ng Misa
Panimulang Ritu

Pagtitipon – upang magtipun-tipon, magkaisa sa awit, at magtipon bilang isang bayan ng Diyos
Pagbati – sa pagtanggap at pagtawag sa pagsamba
Ritu ng Pagsisisi - upang kilalanin ang masaganang awa ng Diyos
Gloria – para purihin at luwalhatiin ang Diyos
Pambungad na Panalangin – upang kolektahin ang mga panalangin ng mga tao at ialay ito sa Diyos
Liturhiya ng Salita

Unang Pagbasa - upang ipahayag ang isang mensahe mula sa Lumang Tipan
Salmong Responsoryo - upang magmuni-muni at tumugon sa patulang awit ng Mga Awit
Ikalawang Pagbasa - upang ipahayag ang Salita ng Diyos mula sa Bagong Tipan
Gospel Acclamation/Aleluya – ang pagbubunyi sa awit ng kaluwalhatian ng Ebanghelyo
Ebanghelyo – upang ipahayag ang Mabuting Balita ng Kaligtasan

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Homiliya - upang ihayag ang mensahe ng Diyos at tulungan tayong isabuhay ito sa pang-araw-araw na buhay
Propesyon ng Pananampalataya (Creed) – upang ipahayag sa isang tinig ang ubod ng pananampalatayang
Katoliko
Pangkalahatang Pamamagitan (Mga Panalangin ng Bayan) – upang iharap ang mga pangangailangan ng
mga tao

Liturhiya ng Eukaristiya

Paghahanda ng Altar - upang ihanda at itakda ang hapag-kainan

Paghahanda ng mga Regalo - upang ipakita sa prusisyon ang mga regalo ng tinapay at alak
Panalangin sa mga Kaloob - upang hilingin sa Diyos na tanggapin ang mga regalo Eukaristikong Panalangin
Prepasyo Dayalogo - upang purihin ang Diyos sa buong kasaysayan at sa lahat ng nilikha

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Aklamasyon - upang ipahayag ang kabanalan at kaluwalhatian ng Diyos (Santo, Santo)
Epiclesis - upang tawagan ang Banal na Espiritu sa tinapay at alak
Salaysay ng Institusyon (Prayer of Consecration) – upang baguhin ang tinapay atalak sa Katawan at Dugo ni
Kristo
Elevation - ipinakita sa atin ng pari ang host at ang kalis at sinasamba natin ang ating Panginoon
Memorial Acclamation - upang ipahayag sa awit ang misteryo ng pasko
Anamnesis - upang alalahanin ang pasyon, kamatayan at muling pagkabuhay ng Panginoon
Panalangin sa Memoryal - upang manalangin para sa mga nauna sa atin
Doxology – sa pamamagitan ni Kristo kasama niya ang Ama at Espiritu Santo
Great Amen - para sabihing "oo" sa kanta ang lahat ng ating narinig at nagawa
Ritu ng Komunyon

Ang Panalangin ng Panginoon – upang magkaisa sa panalangin na itinuro sa atin ni Hesus/ Ama Namin…
Tanda ng Kapayapaan – upang palawigin ang kapayapaan ni Kristo sa buong kapulungan

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Paghahati ng Tinapay at Pag-inom ng Alak (Fraction Rite) – upang ilagay ang mga ostiya sa mga
siboryum para sa komunyon.
Pagtanggap ng Komunyon – ang maglakad sa prusisyon bilang isang tao upang tumanggap ng
tinapay ng buhay
Panahon ng Katahimikan – upang pagnilayan at pagsama-samahin ang misteryong ating natanggap
Panalangin pagkatapos ng Komunyon – upang pasalamatan ang Diyos sa pagkakaisa sa atin bilang Katawan
ni Kristo

Pangwakas na Ritu

Mga Anunsyo – upang maipahayag nang maikli ang mahahalagang kaganapan ng parokya
Pagpapala – upang makatanggap ng huling pagpapala bago umalis para sa misyon sa mundo
Dismissal – upang humayo sa kapayapaan at pag-ibig upang maglingkod sa Panginoon

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 SERVING THE MASS

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1. Get a goodnight sleep. Having a goodnight sleep will help you be alert and attentive
during the mass
2. Good grooming, clean your shoes, check your clothes, and vestments for the mass is
clean and pressed, fix your hair, cut your finger nails.
3. Be early. Come to the cruch at least 30 minutes before the mass

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Before Liturgy:
1. Dress according to customs of parish: alb with or without cincture or regular, respectful dress or wearing of
a pendant.
2. Place on the credence table a chalice, corporal, purificator, lavabo dish, water cruet with water and a cloth
for washing hands and asperges (if used).
3. Place wine flagon and bread vessel on gift table.
4. Place Sacramentary near the priest’s chair.
5. Light all candles (including Paschal candle during the Easter Season and for Funerals and Baptisms). Note
proper use of the extinguisher.
6. If used for Mass, prepare the censer (charcoal and incense).
7. Move in opening procession carrying any object assigned for the celebration

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During Liturgy:
1. Stand attentively during the Greeting and Penitential Rite (if Sprinkling Rite is used, hold the water vessel
if the Priest desires such).
2. Hold Sacramentary (when desired) for Opening Prayer. Note the procedure.
3. After the General Intercessions, prepare the altar with a corporal, chalice, and Sacramentary.
4. Assist in the reception of the gifts. At the altar, hand the gifts to the priest.
5. Bring the water from the credence table for preparation of the chalice.
6. Bring the : water cruet, lavabo bowl and towel for the washing of the hands.
7. When used, bring the censer and boat to the priest. (to incense gifts/altar/people).
8. After Communion present water for cleansing vessels and/or assist in removing all vessels from the altar.
9. Hold the Sacramentary for the final prayer and Solemn Blessing.
10. Follow the order of the recessional (closing procession). No incense, no candles and no Book in the
recessional.

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After the Liturgy:
1. Assist in the clean-up detail: assist as directed with the cruets, chalice, Sacramentary and censer.
2. Extinguish all candles. This includes the Easter Candle when used.
3. Return your server vestment or pendant to the proper place.
4. Help the Priest and deacon as requested.
Order of Procession
Incense (if used)
Cross
2 candle bearers
Lay Ministers
Lector
Deacon(s)
Concelebrant(s) (if present)
Priest

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STANDING EYES KNEELING SITTING PROFOUND
BOW

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 HANDS BROTHERS AT THE
SIMPLE BOW GENUFLECTING ALTAR

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GOODNIGHT GOOD BE EARLY
SLEEP GROMING

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 Give the two parts of the Mass. ___________, ____________

____________________a small table of wood, marble, or other suitable material placed within the sanctuary
of a church and near the wall at the Epistle side, for the purpose of holding the cruets, acolytes' candles, and
other utensils required for the celebration of the Holy Sacrifice

____________________ is a sign of the priest’s role of presiding over the assembly during the liturgy of the
Word and in the concluding rite of the Mass.

____________________as you serve with various priests, you come to know them as men of God. You
will find out that they are your friends and that they greatful to your work. Always treat your priests with
respect and cheerful co-operation. As you serve, you make many friends among others called to this
ministry. It is most important that servers help one onother, that they are friendly and kind to one another,
that there is never a spirit of competition or pride.

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THE MASS ITSELF IS A DRAMA, AN ACTION MOVING STEADILY FORWARD TO ITS SUPREME
MOMENTS, WHEN HEAVEN AND EARTH MEET IN THE GREAT MYSTERY OF THE ALTAR.

Introductory rites: The server should:

SIGN OF THE CROSS STAND

GREETING STAND
INTRODUCTION STAND
KYRIE STAND
GLORIA STAND
OPENING PRAYER STAND

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Liturgy of the Word:

FIRST READING SIT

RESPONSORIAL PSALM SIT
SECOND READING SIT
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION STAND
GOSPEL READING STAND
HOMILY SIT
PROFESSION OF FAITH STAND
PRAYERS OF THE FAITHFUL STAND

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Liturgy of the Eucharist
STAND
PRESENTATION OF GIFTS
STAND
PRAYER OVER THE GIFTS
STAND
PREFACE
KNEEL
EUCHARISTIC PRAYER
STAND
LORD'S PRAYER
STAND
SIGN OF PEACE
STAND
LAMB OF GOD
KNEEL
COMMUNION
STAND
PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION

Concluding Rites

FINAL BLESSING STAND

DISMISSAL STAND

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Sakristan Reminder;

Tayong mga naglilingkod sa simbahan bilang sakristan, huwag na huwag tayong

pupunta sa simbahan, huwag din kayong magsilbi sa misa dahil sa obligasyon
natin. Hindi niyo dapat tingnan ito na isang obligasyon kundi yan ay isang biyaya
ang makibahagi sa pagdiriwang ng misa, makinig sa salita ng Diyos at
tumanggap ng katawan ni Kristo, magmula sa entrance hanggang sa final
blessing tayo dapat ay nakakatutok, buhay at masiglang nakikibahagi, nawa
maging halimbawa ang patron nating si San Tarcisio na ganon na lamang
kahalaga sa kanya ang banal Eukaristiya at ang misa, sana gawin natin ang ating
makakaya para ipakita ang pagmamahal sa misa at sa katawan ng Diyos sapagkat
narito kayo/tayo sa daang daang kabataan pero kayo ang pinili.

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MINISTRY OF THE
ALTAR SERVER
CHALICE CIBORIUM BELL COMMUNION
PLATE
MONSTRANCE PATEN THURIBLE CIRIALES
INSENCE BOAT CRUETS PURIFICATOR BOOK
STAND
 LAVAVO AND
PITCHER
CORPORAL HAND TOWEL FINGER
TOWEL
 OIL
CHASUBLE
STOLE O.I Oleum Infimurom
O.C Oleum Crisma
CROZIER MITER
PECTORAL
CROSS
KEY OF THE PYX PALL
TABERNALE
PECTORAL
CROSS
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Presented by:
Bro. Mark Jayson Lagan
How does Pope Francis show leadership?
By modeling his vision, he not only inspires followers but
also shows them how they might embody these same
values themselves.
What made Pope Francis a good leader?
The fact that he backs up his words with actions, has his
feet on the ground and has a long-term vision, mark Pope
Francis out as a great leader.
“A leader is a good leader if he or she is able to generate
other leaders among the young. If he only wants to be the
sole leader, he is a tyrant… If they do not sow leadership
in others, they are of no use, they are dictators.”

LEADERSHIP
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Ministry leadership supports youth in “developing the ability to analyze their own
strengths and weaknesses, set personal and professional goals, and have the self-
esteem, confidence, motivation, and abilities to carry them out.
Jesus said in Matthew 20:26, 28  “Anyone wanting to be a leader among you
must be your servant. And if you want to be right at the top, you must serve like a
slave. Your attitude must be like My own. For I did not come to be served, but to
serve.” Then Luke 22:26, “But among you the one who serves best will be your
leader.”

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1. We were created to serve others.

God planned a life of service for you. One reason why so many people are miserable
today is because they’ve missed the point of life. As I serve others, my own needs are
met and as I give my life away, I find it. You were created for service.

2. It proves that we belong to Christ.

God says that the way you know you’re a part of the body of Christ is that you
serve others. Serving is the proof of our identity as members of His family.

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3. It’s the best use of our lives.

It is the best use of my life to serve other people, being in the ministry it gives us more
valuable to others.

4. It makes life meaningful.

We don’t pity people who are up to their neck in service. I happen to know that those are the
people who are most alive. If you’re not serving, you’re not living; you’re just existing. That’s
why we want to move people into the core of a purpose-driven church because Jesus says,
“Only those people who are throwing their lives away for My sake and the sake of the Good
News will ever know what it means to really live.” It makes life meaningful.

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5. Serving will be rewarded for eternity.
This life is a test. You’re being tested, and God is seeing what kind of faithfulness you have.
You’re going to spend far more time on that side of eternity than you do in the years you’re
here. How you spend your time here is going to determine what’s going to be done with you in
the next life for eternity. Someday I want to stand before Jesus Christ, and I want to hear Him
say, “Well done thou good and faithful servant. You were not perfect, but you did your best.
You gave it your best shot

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3 weapons to battle leadership loneliness
1. Develop an inner circle of staff.
When you impart wisdom, training and love to a few people, they usually return loyalty,
productivity and love in plenty. But the returns don’t stop with you—the benefits multiply
to those your inner circle lead and work with. 

Your effectiveness broadens and deepens when you invest yourself in a handful of gifted
people. As they do their job with excellence, you’ll feel a weight lifted off your shoulders.

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2. Keep your work in perspective.

Ask the limitless Lord to find time for every commitment in your finite schedule. He will
surprise you with efficiency, effectiveness and progress. He will guide your steps if you
give Him control of your daily walk. When I cry out to Him in the midst of a crushing
workload or stifling stress, He gives me respite. 

Pray for perspective on your work. View your career from eternity and in the light of
scripture. Ask the Lord to show you the most important tasks and conversations He wants
you to focus on today, and to encourage you with long-term vision.

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3.  Latch on to a few friends.

Friends are important weapons against loneliness
One more weapon

Most of us feel alone or down at various times, for various reasons. My bonus weapon for
you is simply to believe there is a time when you’ll be up again and to have patience with
yourself on the way there.

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