Twenty-First Century Christian Manager in a Leadership Position
Running head: Twenty-first Century Christian Manager
Twenty-first Century Christian Manager in a Leadership Position
Hephzibah Duward
Liberty University
Abstract
The purpose of this research paper is to discuss the qualities that twenty-first century Christian business leaders possess as well as the scriptural application regarding the responsible, ethical, moral, and servant centered conduct and communication needed to impact their followers in a positive manner. Christians are scripturally instructed to be virtuous servants. Virtuous servant hood is a dynamic role that requires Christian leaders to submit their own desires aside for the good of others. As servants, Christian leaders establish a responsible, respectable, and effective line of communication and conduct that is beyond reproach. This century is a time of fast breaking technology and innovation that requires Christian business leaders to rise up and establish a standard of excellence as they lead healthy, positive and productive work environments.
Twenty-first Century Christian Manager in a Leadership Position
The twenty-first century business leader who is willing to establish a high ethical and moral standard and who operates his own behavior by the same standard expected of others sets the pace for not only his followers but fellow business leaders as well. The Psalmist declares a godly leader as a man who “…sheweth favour, and lendeth: he will guide his affairs with discretion” (KJV). A man who behaves with discretion has the power to make responsible judgment and decisions based on his understanding and beliefs yet act discreetly and use diplomacy (Merriam Webster’s Dictionary, 2012). John Jewell, Bishop from Salisbury, England (1522-1571) described both the lender and receiver as having gained “…he who lends is a gainer, and he who borrows is a gainer. It is good for both” (Ballor, 2012, p.2). A leader’s communication in word and conduct is clear when a leader gives earnestly of
Twenty-first Century Christian Manager in a Leadership Position
Hephzibah Duward
Liberty University
Abstract
The purpose of this research paper is to discuss the qualities that twenty-first century Christian business leaders possess as well as the scriptural application regarding the responsible, ethical, moral, and servant centered conduct and communication needed to impact their followers in a positive manner. Christians are scripturally instructed to be virtuous servants. Virtuous servant hood is a dynamic role that requires Christian leaders to submit their own desires aside for the good of others. As servants, Christian leaders establish a responsible, respectable, and effective line of communication and conduct that is beyond reproach. This century is a time of fast breaking technology and innovation that requires Christian business leaders to rise up and establish a standard of excellence as they lead healthy, positive and productive work environments.
Twenty-first Century Christian Manager in a Leadership Position
The twenty-first century business leader who is willing to establish a high ethical and moral standard and who operates his own behavior by the same standard expected of others sets the pace for not only his followers but fellow business leaders as well. The Psalmist declares a godly leader as a man who “…sheweth favour, and lendeth: he will guide his affairs with discretion” (KJV). A man who behaves with discretion has the power to make responsible judgment and decisions based on his understanding and beliefs yet act discreetly and use diplomacy (Merriam Webster’s Dictionary, 2012). John Jewell, Bishop from Salisbury, England (1522-1571) described both the lender and receiver as having gained “…he who lends is a gainer, and he who borrows is a gainer. It is good for both” (Ballor, 2012, p.2). A leader’s communication in word and conduct is clear when a leader gives earnestly of
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