Our Heritage, Our Legacy
The School in Memphis was started in 1997 by an ecumenical group of lay and clergy leaders and offered an average of two classes each term. Along with workshops and events the School now offers an average of seven classes each term.
Journey With us
The School is one of many independently run Schools of Servant Leadership around the country. The first Servant Leadership School was founded in 1986 in Washington, D.C. as a part of the Church of the Savior's goal to be a "seminary for all people".
Shared Leadership
We have three groups that drive the direction and effectiveness of the School. The Mission Group meets weekly to share accountability for a personal covenant life of prayer, reflection and discipleship and to imagine, plan, and implement the work and ministry of the School.
The Support Community is comprised of those interested in supporting the work of the school but who cannot answer the call to a weekly mission group. They provide ideas, connections, feedback and energy toward the vision of the school and publicize and provide prayer support for the classes and mission group.
In addition to the community classes we partner with Memphis Theological Seminary in offering year long Formation for Ministry classes to all entering students.
Our ministry and work in the community brings together people from diverse backgrounds in a covenant life of study, reflection and service that helps usher in God's shalom community. Listening for God's call, and living in this world as an instrument of God's peace are both daily and life-long challenges.
The Staff of the School is committed to a shared leadership model for day to day operations, one that we believe is more just and in keeping with raising up servant leaders - and servant communities - in this world. Each staff member has primary responsibility for areas that fit their passions and skills.
Our ministry is supported and enriched by many volunteers, donors, participants and community partners .
