Taking the lead in field service is another area in which overseers set a fine example for their fellow Christians. In this regard, Jesus set the example for overseers.
« فَإِنَّهُ إِنْ كَانَ أَحَدٌ لَا يَعْرِفُ كَيْفَ يُشْرِفُ عَلَى بَيْتِهِ ،‏ فَكَيْفَ يَعْتَنِي بِجَمَاعَةِ ٱللهِ ؟‏ » .‏