Effective Christian Leadership and Settlements

Effective Christian Leadership

The truth is, there are not enough workshops about “Effective Christian Leadership” or Compromising in Leadership” when you are in the decision-making process about a settlement or compromise that goes against your personal principles. The workplace can be a toxic environment for people, especially if one feels that personal success means compromising one’s principles. This article highlights some of the effects of effective Christian leadership and settlements. Settlements in leadership may be viewed as compromises.

Settlements

What are the reasons for settling or compromising? What are the social or personal choices attached to the settlement? Do any of these choices cause emotional stress? How effective will you be after making your decision? These are a few examples of questions one might consider regarding settlements and Christian principles.

Finding an effective Christian Leadership workshop that will give you all of the answers is very unlikely. Moreover, you are not likely to know all the immediate rewards or long-time effects of your decision. The point is – settlements cost! It will cost somebody, somewhere. What should one to do when Chrisitan principles conflict with job performance and one’s livelihood?

Process

First, admit there is a price to pay for decision-making. Operating with Christian leadership values is often a complex and conflicting issue, especially when one’s livelihood is at stake. The conflict exists because it is an internal fight. The external battle is fought inwardly for a resolution.

Whose Team

Second, consider whose team do you wish to be a part of? There are a number of Biblical servant leaders who experienced these types of fights, i.e., David, Elijah and Paul. You are not alone.

Beyond Monetary

Settling can be more than a money value. Ask, “What is the settlement that will bring everlasting relief?” Man’s settlement differs from God’s settlement. A man’s settlement has limitations. Why? He is a limited human being. God, on the other hand, owns all and knows all. He is above all. God’s settlement is non-negotiable. That is the type of settlement that you and I should want. God’s settlement provides a secured bond.

Strategize

A winning strategy! Do not go into battle with a defeated attitude. Another name for emotional intelligence is spiritual warfare! Your mindset is crucial to the strategy for winning the war. The Biblical characters mentioned above changed the way they fought by changing their mental attitude. David encouraged himself; Elijah came out of the cave; Paul never forgot that when he wanted to do good, evil was present. He switched to a winning side.

Put on the right amour for the task at hand. Believe what is settled on earth is settled in heaven. That means Satan has no authority over the lives of God’s people. Do not allow Satan’s thoughts to become your thoughts.

Take every concern and consideration to God. Listen attentively for the answers. Remember who knows the plans for you.

Patience is key to the strategy. Feast on the Word for nourishment; this is the emotional and spiritual intellect for being effective.