Discipline = Leadership = Service

A disciple is simply one who is following a discipline. A disciple steps out to become a role model for others who might adopt the discipline. A disciple is a leader. But all those who would seek to become "first" among others, must be willing to become "last." A leader is a servant to those he or she leads. A leader guides, helps, resources, mentors, shepherds and cares for those reviewing and considering the discipline.

Discipline = Leadership = Service
Disciple = Leader = Servant

Testing your readiness to assume leadership responsibility begins with having a core of spirit, faith, passion and the understanding that your power is outside of your self. It is followed with the acquisition of wisdom, experience, knowledge and mental preparation. The first of these is crucial and most important, and with it, and gap in the second step can be covered.

- with man, these things are impossible, but with God, all things are possible.

If you question your mental preparation, wisdom or experience, you might resist taking on the mantle of discipline, but if you have faith and passion for the pursuit, then I believe you are challenged (and called) to step out into the lesser known.

Remember, discipleship is a love affair. Thus, so is leadership and service.