Gleanings - January 2021

Practices congruent with a Christian worldview will contribute to the development of a right culture. One of the priorities of sound leadership and management is to build an organizational culture that reflects sound Christian theology and philosophy. Accordingly, Scripture must be employed to define the core values of the organization. This will provide a basis for sound principles and practices that will produce excellent results. Organizations that commit to being so grounded will have the right culture, that is, a culture congruent with the ways of Christ who is the Creator, sustainer, and purpose for all reality.

Gleanings - December 2020

A universe created by the God who is revealed in the Bible means that an organizational leader must align the culture of the organization with values, principles, and practices rooted in Scripture. The goal is to bring total alignment of every word and action with God’s will and ways as revealed first and foremost in Scripture. In a fallen world, this is an enormously challenging task, nevertheless, it is the way to build organizations that deliver outstanding value. Any compromise to values, principles, or practices inconsistent with Scripture will destabilize the organization and, in time, lead to failure. Success can only come through faithfully ordering the organization in alignment with the will and ways of God.

Gleanings - November 2020

Organizational leaders must be committed to developing and executing a strategic plan. The plan should be reviewed and updated annually, if not more frequently. The leaders should follow the above tips to maximize the opportunity to successfully execute the plan. The leaders must seek to connect every initiative to the plan and hold the organization accountable to the plan. And likewise, the leaders should be willing to submit to external accountability. An organizational culture marked by strategic thinking and execution is an indicator of an organization whose work will reflect the favor God, that is, the work will be established.

Gleanings - October 2020

Organizational leaders who value a Christian worldview will value strategic planning as a tool to enable them to align with the will of God. Such leaders will hold annual planning meetings and periodic (e.g., quarterly) accountability meetings to help them stay on course. The leaders will also engage accountability partners from their oversight board or consultants to hold them accountable to their plan. Organizations with this level of commitment to alignment with God will deliver excellent value to those they are called to serve.

Gleanings - September 2020

Wise organizational leaders understand that God blesses alignment with his will and ways. Therefore, they seek to live aligned with God both individually and organizationally. This means that they will seek to understand their roles in the metanarrative and fulfill those roles aligned with values, principles, and practices that emanate from a Christian worldview. They will, therefore, build organizations with people who are committed to finding and fulfilling God’s purpose in their lives. Such people will enjoy divine favor. And organizations composed of such people and led by leaders who are committed to alignment with the will and ways of God will enjoy divine favor.