Keep Walking and Growing · Chapter 18

Leading by Helping

Chapter summary

Disappointed not to receive a school leadership badge, Asha nevertheless helps her class prepare a fair display. She invites overlooked Theo to share his idea, helps organise tasks, and limits her contribution to the heading rather than doing everyone’s work. The successful collaboration shows influence without a title. Jesus’s example frames leadership as service, while young people can use their gifts without earning God’s love or taking adults’ responsibilities. Readers notice a suitable opportunity, ask whether help is wanted, respect refusal, and make space for quieter contributors. Service must fit age, time and energy. Clear limits protect wellbeing; serious problems or oversized tasks should be shared with a safe adult.

Bible readings (NKJV)

• Mark 10:42–45
• 1 Timothy 4:12
• 1 Peter 4:10