Servanthood as Worship
Servanthood as Worship
The Privilege of Life in a Local Church
by Nate Palmer
We [serve] because he first [served] us. – 1 John 1:19 [sort of]
What ever happened to servanthood? Here is a biblical presentation of our calling to serve in the church, motivated by the grace that is ours in the gospel.
“In an age where the church can be likened to Cinderella – beautiful, but largely ignored and forgotten – Nate Palmer’s brief book forces us to rethink both the church and our relationship to her. In an age where egocentrism ensures we sing, ‘O say, can you see – what’s in it for me?’ on a weekly basis, Palmer forces us to say instead, ‘How can I best serve the church?’ Looking at the needs of others rather than one’s own is possibly the most serious deficiency in the church today. Reading this book will help redress the deficiency. I heartily recommend it.”
Derek W.H. Thomas, Professor of Theology Reformed Theological Seminary (Jackson)
“Think of these pages as a handbook. It contains a sustainable, practical vision for serving in the local church that is powered by grace. Along the way, you’ll get a mini theological education.”
Justin Buzzard, pastor, San Francisco Bay Area, Buzzard Blog
“In our media-crazed, me-first culture, the art of the basin and the towel has been shoved off onto those who get paid to serve – certainly a call to serve in humility can’t be God’s will for all of us, or could it? Nate Palmer gets at the heart of our resistance.. I strongly recommend this book.”
Elyse Fitzpatrick, author of Because He Loves Me