True biblical leadership in the church has taken a backseat to makeshift leadership models void of scriptural support. By depicting the man of God and those designated as shepherds through a study of both the Old and New Testaments the reader will gain a practical understanding of those men and their responsibilities in easy to comprehend terms. Holistically studied, the person, practice and place of service for each role is thoroughly investigated and discussed with the use of real examples. The examples provide insight into the many power struggles and problems within the assembly and function of the people of God. Not unlike the people of the ancient past. Finally, relationships and appointment of men are covered, stressing the importance of leading with a spirit of service, compassion and their impact upon the members. Using Jesus' final object lesson before going to the cross, the lesson of the towel, the reader will develop a greater awareness and appreciation of who these men really are.