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		<title>About the Servant Heart Award</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Servant Heart Award Mission Statement: To honor, affirm and encourage Pastors by recognizing their Christ-like sacrificial commitment and dedication to God’s high calling to care for the lives of those they shepherd.
Vision for the Servant Heart Award: To reach more Pastors each year to encourage them that they are making an eternal difference in [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>The Servant Heart Award Mission Statement</strong>: To honor, affirm and encourage Pastors by recognizing their Christ-like sacrificial commitment and dedication to God’s high calling to care for the lives of those they shepherd.</p>
<p><strong>Vision for the Servant Heart Award</strong>: To reach more Pastors each year to encourage them that they are making an eternal difference in the lives of those they serve and that they are valued. And secondly, we desire to encourage congregations to hold yearly church wide celebrations to honor and encourage their Pastors. </p>
<p><strong>Scripture Verse:</strong> “Even as the Son of man came not to be ministered unto but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.” Matthew 20:28 </p>
<p><strong>“Servant Heart” Defined:</strong> A servant heart is marked by the selfless love and service that Christ modeled which is lived out in response to all God has done for us in Christ. It is an act of worshipping and glorifying God 24 hours a day, 7 days a week showing love, care and concern for others.</p>
<p>Character Qualities of a Servant Heart:</p>
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<li>Christ centered life</li>
<li>Commitment to the calling</li>
<li>Sacrificial service &#8211; putting others needs first</li>
<li>Strong emphasis on prayer in their personal life and ministry</li>
<li>God’s Word is valued, preached and taught</li>
<li>Community presence to specific felt needs</li>
<li>Mission Minded &#8211; leads others to reach out in service at home and/or abroad</li>
<li>Outreach Oriented- shares the Gospel with others and leads others to share</li>
<li>Leads a balanced life &#8211; cares for themselves, their family and spouse</li>
<li>Joyful Spirit</li>
<li>Seeks God’s Direction – they are sensitive to the leading of the Holy Spirit</ol>
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