1. Build Relationship
Getting to know whom you're serving is essential. Relationship will guard you. One example of this is in the area of "offenses." Satan has laid a trap against each of us. However, relationship will guard us from his attempts. When the enemy comes to distort the truth about your authority, you can say, "I know this person and there must be a reason for this." Your leader may do the same for you through relationship.
2. Personalize your Service
Every leader is different and what they desire may differ from another. Each pastor or leader has a different set of gifts and needs of service than another Learn what your leader's are and personalize your service. Allow the Holy Spirit to guide you. Be attentive to His promptings. He will teach you what works best for your authority.
3. Be Pure in your Service
Make sure your service is to your leader's benefit. For example, do not view your time with your leader as an opportunity to get your needs met. If you desire to assist your leader in their travels, speaking engagements, etc., then be cautious not to bombard them with all your personal problems and issues before they reach the pulpit. Remember there is a time and place for everything. Allow your concerns and needs to take a backseat to discerning your leader's need. God is faithful; as you plant seeds of excellent service in your leader's life, He will remember to take care of you.
4. Wear Godly Garments
What attitude are you wearing when you serve your leader? Whether you intend to or not, your attitude is transferable. Our leaders shouldn't have to GUARD against receiving a bad attitude from us. If we strive to wear a garment of humility, kindness and congeniality, our leaders may safely trust themselves to us.
5. Develop Loyalty in your Ministry
Decide to be where your assigned leader is. Have you considered where Joshua was when Moses went up the mountain to receive the law of God? We can only assume he was somewhere close by because he was right there with him when he came off the mountain forty days later. Remember, how can your ministry to him or her be developed if you are not in place?
6. Develop a Watchful Spirit
Jesus said to His assistants on the first night of His trial, "watch and pray..." yet, they were unable to stay awake to watch. He then gave us the key to a watchful spirit in His last words to them saying, "The spirit is willing but the flesh is weak." If it is your hour of trial or your leader's hour of trial, determine to build your spirit so that you may remain alert and prayerful.
When I'm looking for help, I'm looking for someone who will commit to the long-term. There are pastors and leaders who are weary in the fight because they do not have anyone to hold up their arms. We must take our place as God appointed armorbearers, assistants and helpers in His army.
