Christian Ethical Expectations in Leadership

Abstract

Purpose: Christianity and morality go together just as leadership and ethics do in many cultures and societies globally. This paper examines the moral expectations on leadership especially from biblical perspectives of the professing Christian. Methodology: Using secondary data collections from literal sources like books, journals, and internet materials, the paper discussed the concepts of Christian ethics and leadership, as well as biblical foundations of ethics of leadership. It also examined the virtues that are expected of Christian leaders and enumerated acts necessary for maintaining Christian ethics by the leader. Findings: Findings are that three dimensions of relationships for the leader include relationship with God, others and self. The virtues essential for the leadership in relation with God are demonstrations of having faith in God, fear of God and love for God. While virtues expectations on leadership in relationship with others include good character, integrity and justice, virtues in relationship with the self are self- sacrifice, self- discipline and self-control. Unique Contributions to Theory, Policy and Practice: In maintaining leadership ethics, it is recommended that the Christian leader needs to exemplify Christian virtues, build Christian ethical culture, and seek to continually improve on leadership skill.