Spending time in prayer is an important part of Christian leadership.
The Christian faith holds that we are to live all of life for the glory of God. This means that the practice of Christianity extends beyond church and personal devotional pursuits to affect every attitude, choice and activity in a Christian's life. Running a business according to Christian principles requires a fairly high degree of discipline and commitment because God calls Christians to show integrity, wisdom, diligence and joyful generosity as they steward the resources and opportunities he has given them, such as leadership over a business.
Instructions
1. Carry out careful market research and design a wise business plan before starting your business. The Bible teaches that we are to be wise stewards of the resources God gives us, and, within ethical, moral and legal boundaries, this includes running your business according to the most up-to-date and effective techniques.
2. Follow local, state and federal laws scrupulously, including by refusing to cheat on taxes or participate in any activity that involves an evasion of the law. While many businesses may cut legal corners, doing so as a Christian business owner dishonors God by disobeying the authorities he has put over you and implicitly depending on your own solutions rather than trusting God.
3. Treat employees and customers with true respect and humility, seeking to serve rather than to be served. The Biblical model of leadership is one in which leaders seek the well-being and maturity of those under their authority rather than trying to milk their position for personal privilege or special treatment.
4. Give generously from your profits, seeking to support the work of wise charitable organizations and mature Christian missionaries around the world. The Bible clearly teaches that when God blesses us it is so that we can live simple, responsible lives and enjoy blessing others with our excess.
