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How you lead people\u2014the way you treat them\u2014is a direct reflection of your faith. As C.S. Lewis writes, \u201cA man whose life has been transformed by Christ cannot help but have his worldview show through.\u201d <\/em>Leadership styles, done well, are an excellent testimony for Christ.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the Bible, we find different types 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 followed God or not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Following your calling<\/a> as a Christian entrepreneur often means you\u2019ll have people working underneath you. Even if you\u2019re the only employee at your small business, you can still lead those around you through your example. As Christians, we\u2019re all leaders. We impact and influence others by the way we live our lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By developing qualities of a good leader\u2014taking the role of a servant, supporting your employees as they work, and putting their best interest first\u2014you can transform your workplace and display the love<\/a> and unity of Christ.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Servant leadership<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Jesus was a servant leader<\/a>. The Savior of the world came down to live among us and lead us to the Father. He modeled a new type of leadership and demonstrated qualities of servant leadership that were uncommon to the people of His day. He did this by serving those who followed Him: washing their feet [John 13:1-17, NIV], 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Following in Jesus\u2019 footsteps requires us to display that same servant leadership style and demonstrate genuine love for those working under us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Transformational leadership<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Transformational leaders<\/a> understand the power of collaboration and a well-equipped workforce. Nehemiah, in the Bible, gives us a great example of a transformational style of leadership.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An ordinary person\u2014a cupbearer tasting the Persian king\u2019s wine to guard against assassination attempts\u2014Nehemiah followed God\u2019s prompting and brought together the scattered Israelite people to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem. By developing leadership skills while serving the king, Nehemiah was positioned to lead this assignment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Despite many dangers, challenges, and direct opposition, Nehemiah created unity and did what many thought was impossible. How did he do this?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He provided the vision of a rebuilt Jerusalem and helped the disoriented Israelites catch his passion and courage<\/a>. He listened to them as they worked, making sure they had the resources they needed. When enemies came, he freed resources to protect those working on the walls. Finally, he led by doing what he asked the Israelites to do: He worked on the wall himself, donated his money to help the poor and needy, prayed before making decisions, and held fast to God\u2019s laws.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By being the change he wanted to see, Nehemiah\u2019s leadership qualities helped the Israelites transform and rebuild a city that should have stayed destroyed.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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“The theme of each leadership style can be summed up in two words: Love people.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Benevolent leadership<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Benevolent leadership characteristics<\/a> include working for the benefit of all, exemplified by Timothy, the recipient of 1 and 2 Timothy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Though we don\u2019t have many details about Timothy\u2019s life, we do know that he was highly thought of. He was young when Paul is writing to him, but as the pastor at Ephesus, he showed leadership traits by actively taking Paul\u2019s advice to \u201cset the believers an example\u201d [1 Timothy 4:12, ESV].<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In his work as a pastor, Timothy had to defend his church against false teachers, standing firm in his faith and leading others according to the Scriptures. This he did by example with love<\/a>, wisdom, and sound teachings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Leadership and transformation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The theme of each leadership style can be summed up in two words: Love people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When we\u2019ve been changed and transformed by our faith in Christ and His love, our leadership style becomes influenced by this transformation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We now have a desire to please God by serving others, being an agent for good and real change, and generously working for the benefit of those around us [Philippians 2:13 NLT].<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether your leadership style leans more towards servanthood<\/a>, transformation<\/a>, or benevolence<\/a>, the focus remains the same. Love God and love the people He created.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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