Let This Mind Be in You: Exploring God's Call to Servanthood

by James K. Dew Jr.

Let This Mind Be in You  explores God’s call on our lives to servanthood. Aimed specifically at ministers of the Gospel, this book argues that servanthood is essential to every form of Christian service. When we consider the teachings of Scripture and the example of Jesus, we simply cannot be who we are supposed to be without taking the posture of servants.

Genres: Christian Non Fiction

160 pages, Paperback

Published June 6, 2023

Reviews

[Kyle Bueermann · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a short and simple book, but Dr. Dew packs a powerful punch in these pages. A bold reminder that followers of Jesus should, well, act like followers of Jesus. Much needed.

[Alan Rogers · Rating 4 out of 5]

Simple. Profound. Biblical. Challenging.
Those are the four words I would choose to describe this easy-to-read but harder-to-practice book by Jamie Dew, current president of New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. In this well-written book, Dr. Dew challenges us to stop seeking to build our own platforms and kingdoms, and to instead imitate the example of Christ by adopting a mindset characterized by humility, obedience, sacrifice, trust and devotion. From scripture Dew traces out how our pride and desire for affirmation set us on self-destructive paths, but how adopting the attitude of a servant can lead us to experience the fullness of God’s presence and power in our lives and ministries. He cites the example of great figures from the Bible who exhibited this kind of simple faith and obedience towards God, culminating with the example of Christ. This is a book everyone involved in ministry leadership should read.

[Mark D · Rating 4 out of 5]

I appreciate his focus on humility, and the chapter on Philippians 2 was a highlight.

I wish he had focused more on what servanthood looks like in ministry. Since the book was aimed at ministers, I expected specifics throughout but it seemed the focus towards ministers was only in the first couple chapters. The book was more a general call to believers to be servants.

Finally, too much space was taken up on how servanthood includes sharing Christ. I am all for sharing Christ! But in such a short book, this emphasis, while not addressing specific ministry situations, seemed strange.

3.5 stars

[Gray Clary · Rating 5 out of 5]

Short, concise, and refreshing. A fantastic discourse on servant leadership and a beautiful challenge to the heart of ministers. This is a needed and helpful little book.

[John Warner · Rating 4 out of 5]

The author presents a scripturally-based argument for servanthood in a broken world. Additionally, the virtues of a servant of Christ are delineated and defined.

[Jimbo Alldredge · Rating 3 out of 5]

Super easy read, and one of those that has some repetition but is good encouragement/reminders for anyone in (or not in) ministry about the core tenets of servantheartedness.