In
the face of certain aspects of my job which have challenged my
values, I though I would create this manifesto originally inspired by I Thessalonians 5:15-22 but pointed out to me by my wife as
she was teaching different students and used this passage as her guideline. I have been amazed at how often over the past 5 days this has come up and I have been able to refer to it.
– A Model for Leadership--- A Manifesto
We ask you, brothers, to respect those who labor among you and are over you in the Lord and admonish you, and to esteem them very highly in love because of
their work. Be at peace among yourselves. And we urge you, brothers, admonish the idle, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, be patient with them all. See that no one repays anyone evil
for evil, but always seek to do good to one another and to everyone. Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances;
for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. Do not quench the Spirit. Do not despise prophecies, but test everything; hold fast what is good.
Abstain from every form of evil. (I Thessalonians 5:12-22)
- I will seek to respect all individuals I work with, both those who I supervise and those who supervise me. I will not tolerate disrespect of others, either by myself or as I see it displayed by other employees.
- I will seek to value each individual as loved of God and worthy of my time and attention. I will seek to value the contributions they make in the work arena as well as to the community at large.
- I will seek to promote right relationships in all areas of my influence. I will make determined effort to reconcile conflict among individuals including myself. I will seek to understand those who are in conflict with me and promote understanding of all perspectives
- I will seek to supervise those I have responsibility for by identifying their specific need and address it accordingly:
- For those who are ‘out of line’ in respect to their job duties, I will gently warn, caution and instruct them as to their error and the correct and expected behavior.
- For those who are discouraged (small-souled), I will seek to provide perspective and encouragement that allows them to see beyond the immediate struggle.
- For those who lack the tools to do their job, I will seek to educate, train, coach and provide them tools for success.
- I will seek to be patient with all.
- Patience does not imply permissiveness but a gentle, determined path toward expectations.
- Patience does not imply toleration and has a definitive time-line of meeting expectations. The end of patience means that the individual is either unable or unwilling to perform their duties.
- I will seek to prohibit revenge and vengeful behavior
- I will seek to do the right thing for and to every individual, promoting what is best for them
- I will seek to celebrate whatever situation I am presented
- I will seek to pray for all people and situations in my work world, seeking Kingdom perspective as God works in the life and lives of all people for their salvation and perfection.
- I will seek to give thanks for ALL that God brings my way on a daily basis.
- I will seek to not hinder what the Spirit is doing in the lives of those around me.
- I will seek to trust but verify what is reported to me
- I will seek to do the right thing, to have integrity at all times.
- I will seek to avoid any hint of impropriety in all of my dealings.
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