When Leadership Looks Like Love

As leaders at New Bridge Community Church (NBCC)—a vibrant faith family in the heart of Pune’s urban tech neighborhood—you’re not just called to serve; you’re called to reflect the Father’s heart. In Luke 15, Jesus gives us a powerful leadership lesson through the story of the lost son. The parable challenges not just how we respond to the lost, but how we lead others into the joy of God's redemptive mission.

The older son in the story is hardworking, responsible—and deeply resentful. Why? Because the celebration for the returning prodigal came at his expense.  As leaders, we must shift our mindset from “What do I get?” to “Whom do I get to welcome with the Father?” Ministry in our city will often require sacrifices of time, energy, and comfort—but the reward is people returning to God.

The Father’s generosity in the story is costly. He gives from what is left—the older son’s share. It’s a picture of Jesus’ own sacrifice. We, too, are called to a leadership posture that’s willing to give, not guard.
True Gospel-shaped leadership rejoices at redemption, even when it costs us something.
The older brother served like a slave, but never mirrored the Father’s joy.
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• NBCC leaders, don’t just work for God—grow to become like Him.
• Move beyond task lists and systems to a posture of grace, mercy, and celebration.
• Will you lead with joy, even when it’s hard? Will you throw the party, even if the cost is yours?

This is our calling: to lead not from entitlement, but from love—to make room for more prodigals to come home