靜默服事，轉化世界
2025年11月17日By Erenia Mendoza
靜默服事，轉化世界
SERVE IN SILENCE, TRANSFORM THE WORLD
我們想到領導力（leadership）時，腦海中經常會浮現一些，我們很快就能叫出名字，並且身居權力高位的人：國王、將軍、總統、執行長，以及其他位居其專業領域頂層的人士。我們將他們視為發號施令、描繪願景、界定使命、指導下屬的人。我們認為領導者就是「老大」，是掌管一切的人。
然而，聖經向我們展示了，領導力應有的另一種模式。在經文中，我們有著無可匹敵的榜樣：耶穌。聖經告訴我們，耶穌「……並不是要受人的服事，乃是要服事人，並且要捨命作多人的贖價。」(馬可福音10章45節)。
真正的領導力，並非來自於頭銜或職位，而是源於每天都選擇去服事。領導力體現在留意我們周圍的人、看見誰正在掙扎、向跌倒的人伸出援手，以及在適當時機給予鼓勵的話語。通常，這些舉動不會被注意到。它們不會贏得掌聲，或是社群媒體上的按讚。但是在神的眼中，沒有什麼會被忽視。祂知道「……外邦人有君王為主治理他們……」(馬太福音20章25節），並且也認識那些，以謙卑及僕人心態來領導的人。
在舊約中，我們有約瑟的榜樣，他即使在被人遺忘的監獄裡，仍然保持忠心，以卓越的態度服事，直到神將他拔升出來，使他成為以色列民的幫助。在新約中，被稱為「勸慰子」(使徒行傳4章36節)的巴拿巴，他並沒有尋求鎂光燈的關注，但是他的鼓勵，對於保羅的事工，卻是至關重要。我們可以在靜默中服事，從而轉化世界。
最近的一篇講道，讓我想起了這個故事。1934年，末底改·漢姆(Mordecai Hamm)正在美國北卡羅來納州夏洛特(Charlotte, North Carolina)的一座帳篷裡講道。他的信息吸引了兩位十四歲的年輕人。他們抵達時，看到帳篷裡已經坐滿了人，於是決定離開。但是一位執事，他心思細膩而且體貼周到，跑去追趕他們。他沒有牧師的頭銜，也沒有被排定要站到講台上，但是他擁有一顆僕人的心。他找到了空間，請求幾個人擠一擠，為他們騰出了兩個座位。那天晚上，這兩位少年將自己的生命獻給了基督。他們的名字是什麼呢？比利·葛理翰(Billy Graham)和格雷迪·威爾遜(Grady Wilson)(美國福音佈道家。葛培理的兒時好友和親密夥伴，並擔任葛培理福音佈道協會(Billy Graham Evangelistic Association)的首任副會長)。
對大多數人來說，那名執事的名字即使曾經被人知曉，現在也已經被遺忘了。然而，他的行動卻為後來的數百萬人鋪陳了道路，得以透過葛理翰牧師的事工得救。這就是僕人式領導的力量：不追求鎂光燈的關注，卻留下了無可磨滅、永恆的遺產。
耶穌如此教導僕人式領導的原則：「……你們中間誰願為大，就必作你們的用人；誰願為首，就必作你們的僕人。正如人子來，不是要受人的服事，乃是要服事人，並且要捨命，作多人的贖價。」(馬太福音20章26-28節)。
教導很明確：服事他人會增加我們的影響力－不是為了得到認可，而是為了啟發和培養其他的領導者。每一個關懷與鼓勵的舉動，都是轉化文化、點燃行動的步伐。從今天起，就決定成為服事型的領導者吧－不要再等了。現在就去創造不同！
© 2025 年， Erenia Mendoza 是 CBMC 巴西的國家總監，也是 CBMC國際全球領導團隊成員，並擔任 CBMC 拉丁美洲執行委員會成員。 她出生於尼加拉瓜，在巴西長大，並在娛樂產業建立了她的職業生涯，專長於電影與影集的發行與行銷。她曾在拉丁美洲與多家大型影視公司合作，包括索尼影業 ( Sony Pictures ) 和華特迪士尼公司 ( The Walt Disney Company )。
反省與問題討論
第一、如果有人請你定義或描述領導力，你的回答會是什麼呢？這篇週一嗎哪的信息，是否改變了你的想法呢？
第二、現在，請思考「僕人式領導」這個概念。你以前有聽過嗎？對你而言，作為僕人式領導者意味著什麼呢？
第三、你能想到任何，自己曾經親身或間接遇到過的例子嗎？就是領導者默默在幕後忠心服事，總是專注於他人，多過於自己，從而對他們的影響力範圍，產生了巨大影響的人呢？
第四、你認為耶穌基督說「誰願為大，就必作你們的用人；誰願為首，就必作你們的僕人」時，祂的意思是什麼呢？
挑戰思考
你會如何從僕人式領導的角度，來評估自己呢？你在領導時，是將權威強加於他人身上，還是將服事他人，以及幫助他人在工作中取得卓越成就，作為首要目標呢？本週或許是個很好的時機，來禱告尋求神希望你，如何在所被賦予的任何職位上進行領導。請與親密的朋友、值得信賴的顧問，或是你所屬的CBMC分會，分享你的想法。
備註：如果你有聖經，想閱讀更多相關的內容，請參考下面的經文：
馬可福音10章45節
10:45 因為人子來，並不是要受人的服事，乃是要服事人，並且要捨命作多人的贖價。
路加福音22章25-27節
22:25 耶穌說：「外邦人有君王為主治理他們，那掌權管他們的稱為恩主。
22:26 但你們不可這樣；你們裏頭為大的，倒要像年幼的，為首領的，倒要像服事人的。
22:27 是誰為大？是坐席的呢？是服事人的呢？不是坐席的大嗎？然而，我在你們中間如同服事人的。
羅馬書5章8節
5:8 惟有基督在我們還作罪人的時候為我們死，神的愛就在此向我們顯明了。
哥林多後書8章9節
8:9 你們知道我們主耶穌基督的恩典：他本來富足，卻為你們成了貧窮，叫你們因他的貧窮可以成為富足。
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SERVE IN SILENCE, TRANSFORM THE WORLD
MONDAY MANNANov 17, 2025
SERVE IN SILENCE, TRANSFORM THE WORLD
By Erenia Mendoza
When we think about leadership, our minds often go to people with names we quickly recognize, as well as people holding positions of power: kings, generals, presidents, CEOs, and others at the top levels of their profession. We perceive them as the individuals who give the orders, cast the vision, define the mission, direct those who report to them. We regard leaders as “the boss,” people who are in charge.
However, the Bible shows us a different model for what leadership should be. In the Scriptures we have the incomparable example: Jesus, who the Bible tells us, “Did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many” (Mark 10:45).
True leadership does not come from a title or a position, but from the daily choice to serve. It is noticing those around us, seeing who is struggling, extending a hand to those who have fallen, offering words of encouragement at the right moment. Often, these gestures go unnoticed. They do not earn applause or social media posts. But in the eyes of God, nothing is invisible. He knows those who are “recognized as rulers of the Gentiles who lord it over them” (Matthew 20:25), and those who lead with humility and hearts of a servant.
In the Old Testament we have the example of Joseph, who remained faithful even while forgotten in prison, serving with excellence until God lifted him up to be instrumental for the people of Israel. And in the New Testament, Barnabas, called “the son of encouragement” (Acts 4:36), did not seek the spotlight, but his encouragement was essential for Paul’s ministry. We can serve in silence and transform the world.
Leadership according to God’s heart generates trust and security, inspires others to grow, creates caring environments, and forms disciples.
A recent sermon reminded me of this. In 1934, Mordecai Hamm was preaching in a tent in Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S.A. His message caught the attention of two 14-year-old young men. When they arrived, they saw the tent was full and decided to leave. But a deacon, sensitive and attentive, ran after them. He had no title as a preacher, he was not scheduled to stand behind the pulpit, but he had the heart of a servant. He found space, asked a few people to squeeze together, and secured two seats. That night, these teenagers gave their lives to Christ. Their names? Billy Graham and Grady Wilson.
For most people the name of that deacon has been forgotten, if it was ever known. But his action paved the way for millions to be reached through the ministry of the Rev. Billy Graham. This is the power of servant leadership: It does not seek the spotlight, yet leaves an indelible, eternal legacy.
Jesus taught the principle of servant leadership this way: “Whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be your slave – just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many” (Matthew 20:26-28).
The lesson is clear: Serving others increases our influence – not for recognition, but to inspire and raise up other leaders. Every act of care and encouragement is a step that transforms cultures and sparks movements. Decide today to be a leader who serves – do not wait. Make a difference now!
© 2025. Erenia Mendoza is the National Director of CBMC Brazil and a member of CBMC International’s Global Leadership Team. She also serves on CBMC’s Executive Committee for Latin America. Born in Nicaragua and raised in Brazil, Erenia built her career in the entertainment industry, specializing in distribution and marketing for films and series. She has worked with and for major studios, including Sony and Walt Disney, and Warner Bros. across Latin America.
Reflection/Discussion Questions
1. If someone were to ask you to define or describe leadership, what would be your response? Has the message of this Monday Manna changed your mind at all?
2. Now consider the term “servant leadership.” Have you heard of that before? What does it mean to you, being a servant leader?
3. Can you think of any examples you have encountered – directly or indirectly – of leaders who have served faithfully behind the scenes, making a tremendous impact on their sphere of influence? People who have always seemed to be focused on others more than themselves?
4. What do you think Jesus Christ meant when He talked about becoming a servant to be great, and becoming a slave to be “first”?
Challenge for This Week
How would you evaluate yourself in terms of servant leadership? When you lead, do you impose your authority on others, or is your primary goal to serve and help others to excel in the work that they do?
This week might be a good time to pray about how God would want you to lead, in whatever capacity you have been given. Share your thoughts with a close friend, a trusted advisor or your CBMC group if you are part of one.
Note:
If you have a Bible and would like to read more about this subject, consider the following passages: Mark 10:45, Luke 22:25-27; John 13:4-17; Romans 5:8; 2 Corinthians 8:9; Philippians 2:3-8
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