The first part is clear: This is a person who is willing to serve others. They volunteer their time and energy for the cause of Christ. They give of themselves selflessly for the good of others in the name of Jesus.  

The second part often gets muddled. The Church community also needs people to be leaders. Those are people willing to serve by helping others get involved. They help people develop their skills and equip them to minister in the best way possible. They are not demanding, yet they firmly encourage others to use their gifts, talents, and abilities in the service of the Lord.

Everyone in the Church is called to serve the Lord. Every single person. But some are also used to enlist others and develop them for the glory of God.

Elders, Deacons, staff, and ministry team leaders are not simply people who have power; rather, they see their role as serving others through their leadership. The Church needs people to serve and others to lead them, and this second group is getting harder and harder to find.