How you lead people—the way you treat them— is a direct reflection of your faith. As C.S. Lewis writes, “A man whose life has been transformed by Christ cannot help but have his worldview show through.” Christian leadership, done well, is an excellent testimony for Christ.
Following your calling as an entrepreneur often means you’ll have people working underneath you. Even if you’re the only employee at your small business, you can still lead those around you through your example.
In the Bible, we can find a variety of leadership styles, especially in the Old Testament. As you read through the kings of Judah and Israel listed in 1 and 2 Kings and Chronicles, you can easily tell through their leadership if they follow God—or not.
It can be hard to display Christian leadership in business. But by taking the role of a servant and supporting your employees as they work, you can transform your workplace and display the love and unity of Christ.
Jesus was a servant leader. The Savior of the world came down to live among us and lead us to the Father. He did this by serving those who followed Him: washing their feet (John 13:1-17), comforting them, and growing them in faith. His focus was on them first, and how He could equip them to fulfill their God-given purposes.
Following in Jesus’ footsteps requires us to display that same servant leadership and demonstrate genuine love for those working under us.
Think about your employees or staff. How can you pray for them? Encourage them? Equip them? Ask God to provide meaningful ways for you to serve them and minister to them.