- Select one or more of the elements of the Anacker and Shoup (2014) Christian leadership model and/or the Beatitudes and discuss the relationship with ethical leadership and decision-making. What other concepts from the course can you connect? Posts may also explain the possible alignment of ideas with other worldviews.
5.2 Discussion Christian Leader.html
Getting Started
What is a Christian leader? Does that phrase refer to a leader in a Christian organization? Does it mean any leader who also happens to be a Christian? Does it mean a leader who models specific principles and practices consistent with a Christian worldview? Is it all of the above?
Regardless of how you might define Christian leaders, this discussion will give you the opportunity to consider some of the key principles in a model of Christian leadership and how those principles might contribute to more effective ethical leadership.
Upon successful completion of this discussion, you will be able to:
- Explain key attributes that define a Christian Leader.
Background Information
Every issue has a moral aspect to it. Thus, ethical decision-making and ethical leadership are not just occasionally relevant but are always relevant. The Ethics Unwrapped material suggests four steps to be our “best self” when it comes to ethical thinking and action. A good first step is Moral Awareness. How does your worldview integrate or value moral awareness?
Moral Awareness (step one).