Biblical Model of Administration Integrity: The Gospels’ Perspective

Abstract

The issue of administering a Church organization by Christian leaders has received backlashes from the media, public and even religious followers themselves in recent times. Unfortunately, some leaders use leadership styles copied from the secular world to administer their organization. This evidently is a distraction and a stain on the integrity of the mission of the Church, which is to preach the everlasting gospel (Matt.28:19, 20) and be a light and salt of the world (Matt.5:13. 14). This paper search-lighted on principles on biblical model of Church administration that are often ignored by leadership in selected gospel text including Matthew 20:27, 28; Luke 22:59-62; John 13: 29; Luke 6:31; John 3:30 and Matthew 16:13-16. It encourages complete reliance on biblical principles rather than a merger of men’s philosophy and biblical ideas. This study uses the descriptive method using selected case studies in the gospel books. This includes considering the direct actions and teachings of Jesus Christ as a model for leading with integrity. The Bible is the main research resource for this study. Integrity in Church administration is exemplifying servitude in leadership, admittance of weakness, making a stand for financial purity, applying the golden rule, observing terms of office, and allowing for criticism. This study recognizes the fact that though these principles might look unpopular even among religious followers, yet its application will show to the world the model of integrity expected from Church leadership and the Church.