Extraordinary Leadership
What is Leadership?
Leadership is a divine calling to serve others in many capacities. It is not about personal ambition but about stewarding God’s gifts to edify the body of Christ and advance His kingdom. Our leaders—students, staff, and board members—seek to reflect Christ’s humility and obedience, fostering a community where faith is deepened and God’s glory is pursued. “Let us learn what miserable creatures great men are, when they have no high principles within them, and no faith in the reality of a God above them. The lowest laborer who has grace and fears God, is a nobler being in the eyes of his Creator than the King, ruler, or statesman, whose first aim it is to please the people.” ~J.C. Ryle
At our Campus Ministry, leadership is about serving God with humility, guided by faith and a commitment to building a vibrant community. Our leaders—whether students, staff, or board members—strive to embody the values of the Scriptures, without caving to modern sins. They work together to foster an environment where everyone hears the Gospel, knows that God made them in His Image, and salvation is available for all those that have been appointed to eternal life (Acts 13:48).
Board of Directors
Brandon Blasiola
Vice President
Father of 4, Phinehas, Philemon, Phoebe, and Phillip, Husband to Erica.
Hobbies: Theology, Guitar/Worship, and good food.
Jericho Makela
Treasurer
Husband to Dakota
Hobbies: Accounting, Reading, playing video games with his wife and friends.
Eric Dubois
Secretary
Husband to Rachel (6/14/2025)
Hobbies: The Constitution
Volunteers/Student Leaders
At Serve The King, our student leaders and volunteers from the community are the heartbeat of our ministry. Their selfless dedication of time and energy drives the growth and impact of our mission. Below, we honor the student leaders who have shaped our organization’s culture, including those from our previous organization, since Brandon Blasiola and I began collaborating post-COVID. Their contributions continue to inspire and strengthen Serve The King.
Student Leaders
Luke Peterson
Dakota Makela
Jericho Makela
Eric Dubois
Rachel Dubois
Hayden Augustyniak
Zora Mcphail
Gabby Ducheny
Josh Dafoe
Kaylin Severance
Ben Ducheny
Emily Hyatt
Will Bagley
Alyssa Tripp
Hunter Tripp
Volunteers
Sion Han
Jeremy Ducheny
If you are a Student looking to join our leadership team, you can fill out this form and submit it to Charb@stkmin.org. If you want to know some of our expectations and responsibilities, you can find them here. If you just want to get connected go here.
Servant Leadership vs Serving by Leading
Servant Leadership: The Pitfalls
Servant leadership, while well-intentioned, often falls short in practice. It emphasizes putting others’ needs first, which can lead to leaders becoming overly deferential or passive. This approach risks neglecting strategic decision-making and authority, as leaders may prioritize pleasing others over guiding with clarity. For example, a servant leader might avoid tough decisions to maintain harmony, resulting in organizational stagnation or lack of direction. By focusing excessively on serving, they may undermine their ability to lead effectively, fostering dependency rather than empowerment.
Serving by Leading: The Strength
Serving by Leading, in contrast, strikes a balance between service and authority. This approach prioritizes leading with purpose and vision while serving others through action and example. Leaders who Serve by Leading inspire and empower their teams by making decisive choices, setting clear goals, and fostering growth. For instance, a leader might mentor a team member to develop skills while steering the group toward a shared mission. This method cultivates independence, accountability, and collective success, ensuring that service enhances leadership rather than diluting it.
Key Differences
- Focus: Servant leadership centers on others’ needs, often at the expense of direction; Serving by Leading integrates service into purposeful leadership.
- Outcome: Servant leadership can create passivity or dependency; Serving by Leading promotes empowerment and progress.
- Approach: Servant leadership may avoid conflict to serve; Serving by Leading embraces tough decisions to serve the greater good.
At Serve The King, we champion Serving by Leading, believing that true service flows from strong, principled leadership that uplifts and guides others toward a shared purpose.