"Here is a trustworthy saying: If anyone sets his heart on being an overseer, he desires a noble task." I Timothy 3:1
If you desire to serve God. That's a good thing. Don't let anyone discourage you. Just remember, it's service. It's about doing what needs to be done, whether anyone knows or sees.
Some churches call this being a Bishop or an Elder. It is someone who is deeply concerned about the spiritual welfare of those around them. Frankly, what I have seen is that people who seek this place of service just do it then are sort of recognized and given more direct responsibility and opportunities to serve.
If you desire to serve. Serve. Find a way, find a place and serve.
Just one little word about dealing with some people who might not be exactly encouraging. I have encountered some people in leadership who like to sort of be Holy Spirit helpers. Sometimes they set up hoops for possible leaders to jump threw. They like to put timetables and offer "suggestions" of possible service opportunities to prove yourself. Then there are others who like to emphasize their experience as the prescribed path to leadership. My personal favorite is the "I wasn't even thinking about being a leader" so, therefore if anyone else is thinking about it then they must not really be humble enough to be considered as a leader.
My advice: Do your best to serve in a Christlike manner. The apostle Paul says desiring to serve is a noble task.
Father, help us to serve you. Be glorified in our attempts to serve you faithfully. Praise be to you in us today!
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