Today on Summit Life with J.D. Greer.

I want to know Christ, yes, I want to know the power of his resurrection in my ministry,

but that only comes, Paul says, through the participation of his sufferings.

I've got to become like him in his death if I want a taste of the power of his resurrection.

The fellowship of his suffering is the only way to the power of his resurrection.

Welcome to Summit Life with Pastor, author, and theologian, J.D. Greer.

As always, I'm your host, Molly Vitavitch.

Think for a moment about your favorite leader.

My guess is that two of the most attractive characteristics of that person

are that they are humble and that they serve others in their leadership.

You know, in order for a generation of leaders to be raised up in the church,

in the workplace, and in the home, they must first be grounded in the resurrection power that

enables those types of behaviors. But what exactly does that mean?

Today, Pastor J.D. explains further, the four characteristics the Apostle Paul says

should be championed in those who lead.

Now, if you'd like to follow along with the transcript of each message,

you can always find them free of charge at jdgreer.com.

We're jumping in where we left off yesterday with a message, Pastor J.D. titled,

so you want to be a leader.

Paul says, I am a servant, I am a steward.

He says, number three, a Christian leader is only a surrogate. That's verse six.

Verse six, I've applied all these things to myself and to Apollo's for your benefit,

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