For decades now, the conscious learning of leadership techniques has been one of the most popular topics in management training. Most large corporations provide leadership training for their executives and supervisors, thus demonstrating the belief that correct application of leadership principles increases business effectiveness. The great majority of these leadership principles are consistent with and most are based on the principles of the Word of God. This is partly attributable to the fact that many of the most respected names in leadership development are Christians. Consider Kenneth Blanchard (author of the One Minute Manager and developer of Situational Leadership), Robert Greenleaf (initial developer of Servant Leadership), and John Maxwell (author of the 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership). Unfortunately, many Christian ministries have been slow to adopt the Biblical principles that are yielding so much fruit in the business realm. Much of the church continues to lead by a strongly directive model. This results in few leaders who become overwhelmed with the activity of micromanagement under the auspices of striving for excellence. It also results in church workers who are fearful to step out in a way directed by the Holy Spirit rather than the pastor. If church work is done in strife, is it really God? 2008
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