Experts have difficulty defining ethics (Vesilin, 1998). Even in our contemporary society, most leaders understand the importance of ethics but they are not willing to uniformly define it (Lewis 1985). For me, ethics is not simply following a set of do’s and don’ts. It is a lifestyle prescribed by following a standard based on biblical [...]
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At a basic level, a code of ethics exist to help minimize the negative effects of employee behavior while ensuring a firm and its industry sustains healthy competition as well as socially responsible behavior in the long run. Regardless of the religious system or laws, man has at the core of their heart evil. For [...]
Distinguishing between morals and ethics is not as simple as it looks. For some, morals and ethics are not quite the same (Johnson, 2012). In their book, Ethics for a Brave New World, Feinberg, Feinberg, and Huxley (1996) contends, “to act ethically or morally means to act in accord with accepted rules of conduct which [...]
The Core Principles of Leadership
Posted: April 3, 2012 in ChristianTags: Church, Church Leadership, Core values, Integrity, Leadership, Ministry, Servant
The Core Principles of Leadership—Integrity In his book, Developing the Leader Within You, John C. Maxwell (1993) states, “Integrity is not what we do so much as who we are” (p. 32). The word integrity means, having moral soundness in the sense of being whole or complete. It comes from the word integer, which means [...]
Social Media and the Church I discovered a website not long ago, dedicated to people who still believe the earth is flat (The Flat Earth Society.com). I did not know that people still believed in a flat earth. However, I do know some Christians that believe that the old time religion is the best [...]
It has been some time ago that I posted anything to my blog. I have been busy with school. Yep, school. I am a Doctoral student at Grand Canyon University in Arizona. My area of study in Doctor of Education Organizational Leadership. The article presented is a formal critique of the book by George Barna [...]
UNBELIEF: The Enemy of Fasting I believe it is important to go into this fast with a clear understanding of the Spiritual implications of fasting. The truth is, the devil and his hoards are not willing that you succeed in this year’s fast. I heard someone say, “This year’s fast is so much harder than [...]
Often times people ask the question, “What is the best way for me to fast?” Clearly, the way one fasts depends on a number of circumstances. For example, are you under doctor’s care? If so, you should consult your physician to get sound medical advice regarding the types of fasts you can take while on [...]
How many times have I started something with such great enthusiasm only to sputter out in the end? Let me count the ways! You know what I am talking about. You started this year with a number of goals that you want to accomplish before 2011 is over. The only problem is, you did the [...]
Here is something I picked up some time ago and thought it would help those of you who are looking for things to pray about while you are fasting. This is a list of 21 things you can do to optimize your fast. God Bless as you journey together. 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting [...]
