October 22, 2021

The popular podcast The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill chronicles the meteoric rise of Mark Driscoll’s church, finally undone by Mark’s hubris – pride which led to a culture of turmoil and abuse among the staff. Hubris is an Achilles heel for any leader. And not just leaders, but all humans.

Here's what Jesus says. “You know that among the Gentiles those whom they recognize as their rulers lord it over them, and their great ones are tyrants over them. But it is not so among you; but whoever wishes to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wishes to be first among you must be slave of all. For the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life a ransom for many.” (Mark 10: 42-45)

Where does this touch down for you today?

“Almighty and everlasting God, from whom cometh every good and perfect gift: Send down upon our bishops, and other clergy, and upon the congregations committed to their charge, the healthful Spirit of thy grace; and, that they may truly please thee, pour upon them the continual dew of thy blessing. Grant this, O Lord, for the honor of our Advocate and Mediator, Jesus Christ. Amen.” (For Clergy and People – BCP p. 817)