The Savior Taught the Disciples about Leadership

1. Study John 13:1-17; Luke 22:24-30; Mark 10:43-45. Write a paragraph or two about how the application of these teachings makes leadership in the Church of Jesus Christ different from what the world usually describes as leadership.

These scriptures teach about Christ and how He set the example for everyone on how to be a leader. Even though He is our Savior and our Master, He still was humble and served everyone and even died for us. In our Church, leaders such as the prophet, apostles, bishops, etc. lead in the same way. They are just ordinary people who have been called of God to help lead us in the right direction. These leaders are not paid; they do it out of faith in Heavenly Father and they do it out of love. Most leaders in the world want to be above everyone else and feel entitled to certain things because of their leadership position. But the leaders in the Church try to stay at everyone else's level and they try to serve us instead of always wanting others to serve them.

2. Write a paragraph or two about a time when one of your Church leaders or someone in the scriptures served and led in the way Jesus Christ taught.

I did not know him personally, but a man named Clay Sannar who grew up in my hometown is an example to me of what a true leader is. Clay served as a bishop in California until one day he was shot and killed inside a Church building. When the intruder came in, Clay made an effort to get everyone out of the building while he was left alone with the man with a gun. He tried to help others to safety when he could have just tried to get away himself. His life was unfortunately taken away from him, right inside his office in the church. This story was almost unbelievable to me the first time I heard it. He is a great example to me of what a leader should be. He didn't expect others to help him get out safely just because he was the bishop, he instead took charge and put his own safety last. He is a great example of a follower of Christ, and I hope that I can live my life in a way that he did, faithfully serving our Savior Jesus Christ.