Leaders Without Titles

“Now that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another’s feet. I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you.”
—John 13:14–15

On the night before He was crucified, Jesus didn’t call for a crown.

He reached for a towel.

The Last Supper was not just about bread and wine—it was a masterclass in servant leadership. The kind that doesn’t need applause. The kind that washes feet, even of those who will betray and abandon you.

That’s the kind of leadership we Brevs were trained for.

Not the loud kind. Not the kind that chases titles or stage lights. But the kind that sees a need and fills it. Quietly. Fully. Joyfully.

We were trained to brev—because Brev is a verb. It means moving with purpose, taking initiative, stepping in where we’re needed. It’s not about sitting on the sidelines to “brevaluate.”

Let’s be clear: Brevs don’t brevaluate—we brevolutionize.

And when we do see something that’s missing or needs improvement, the Spirit probably nudged us to see it for a reason. Not to critique, but to contribute. That vision wasn’t given to us so we could complain—it was given so we could build.

“Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace.” (1 Peter 4:10)

Because in God’s kingdom, if we see it, maybe we’re called to be it.

That’s what community is about. We are one body, many parts, each with something to offer. When one contributes, the whole body grows. When each one responds, no need is left unmet.

“Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it.” (1 Corinthians 12:27)

Maundy Thursday reminds us: true leaders serve. And true servants lead.

That’s why obedience is at the core of Brev formation. We were trained to obey—because only those who know how to follow can be trusted to lead.

“Whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant.” (Matthew 20:26)

Otherwise, leadership becomes dictatorship. Service becomes self-serving. And titles become thrones.

But Brevs? We follow Christ’s example. We kneel before we lead.
We act without being asked.
We offer the best—not for recognition, but because He deserves nothing less.

“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters.” (Colossians 3:23)

This Holy Week, let’s remember: we don’t need a title to be leaders.
We need eyes that see, hearts that love, and hands that serve.

Let’s brev like Jesus.
Let’s lead with our towels.
Let’s brevolutionize.