Management lessons from Bible

Presented by:
Mahek Sheth
Jheel Shah
Shreya Kadam
Heta Shah
Payal
What is Bible?
● The Bible is a collection of religious texts or scriptures sacred to Christians,
Jews, Samaritans, Rastafari and others. They generally consider the Bible to be a
product of divine inspiration and a record of the relationship between God and
humans.
● The Bible appears in the form of an anthology, a compilation of texts of a variety
of forms that are all linked by the belief that they collectively contain the word of
God. These texts include theologically-focused historical accounts, hymns,
prayers, proverbs, parables, didactic letters, erotica, poetry, and prophecies.
History & Background
● Old Testament
● Hezekiah
● Septuagint
● New Testament
● The Gospels
● Book of Revelation
● Biblical Canon
● Gnostic Gospels
● King James Bible
 Key verse in
Bible related to
management
NOAH- “Leader do what is right even if they
are alone”.
It can be summarised as –
CONFIDENT LEADER
“Moreover, it is required in
steward, that a man be found
faithful”.
God does not consider steward successful
because of their education, naturalability or
personality. They are successful because of their faithfulness.
It can be summarised as –
FAITHFUL LEADER
“Be fruitful an multiply, and replenish the earth, and
subdue it have dominon over
every living thing that moveth upon the
earth”.
a. Maximise resourses by multiplying
b. Minimize disorder by “subduing”
c . Maintain order by “ruling”
It can be summarised as –
OPTIMUM UTILISATION OF RESOURSE
“For promotion cometh neither from the east
nor from the west, nor from the south. But
god is the judge. He putteth down one, and
setteth up another”.
It can be summarised as –
ALLOCATION OF RIGHT PERSON
AT RIGHT PLACE.
“For god is not a god of confusion but of
peace .
Therefore be immitators of god as beloved
children."
Where there is proper direction confusion is eliminated
It can be summarised as –
PROVIDES DIRECTION, ELIMINATES CONFUSION
QUALIFICATIONS FOR LEADERS

KEY VERSE:

For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works which
God hath before ordained that we should walk in them. (Ephesians 2:10)
The Basic Requirements For Leaders
● Born Again

● Baptized In The Holy Spirit

● Called And Anointed To Be A Leader

● Spiritually Mature
FRUIT OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
● The fruit of the Holy Spirit refers to the nature of the Spirit revealed in the life of the
believer..
● The gifts of the Holy Spirit are for power.
● The fruit of the Holy Spirit is for character.
● Spiritual fruit is evidence of spiritual maturity.
● It is the product of natural growth in the life of the Spirit.
● The Bible speaks of two kinds of spiritual fruit:
● the outer fruit of evangelism and
● the inner fruit of godly spiritual qualities.
The fruit of the Holy Spirit also includes the following specific
qualities:
emotion of deep affection, care, and concern Love
quality of gladness, delight, and jubilance Joy
condition of quiet, calm, tranquility, and harmony Peace
an attitude of belief, expectation, and hope towards God Faith
quality of having a mild manner, not being severe, violent, or loud. Gentleness
moderation in emotions, thought, and actions Temperance
quality of patience Longsuffering
acts of holiness or righteous acts Goodness
controlled strength Meekness
GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS FOR LEADERS
● Vision
● Excellence
● Decisiveness
● Humor
● Courage
● A Positive Attitude
● Authority
● Dedicated
● Initiator
● Wisdom And Knowledge
● Education
● Willing To Pay The Cost
● A Serving Spirit
LEADING LIKE A SERVANT

KEY VERSES:

Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus; Who, being in the form of God,
thought it not robbery to be equal with God; But made Himself of no reputation, and took
upon Him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men. (Philippians 2:5-7)
Qualities of worldly leaders that contrast the characteristics of Christian leaders

● Secular leaders have dominion over their followers

● Secular leaders exercise authority over followers
● Secular leaders are chiefs over their followers
● Secular leaders are lords over those they lead
TASKS OF LEADERS
● And He (God) gave some apostles; and some, prophets; and some,
evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; For the perfecting of the saints
for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ.

(Ephesians 4:11-12)
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE PERFECTING
PROCESS
● SETTING THE EXAMPLE:
● A disciple is not above his teacher, but everyone who is perfectly trained will be like
his teacher. (Luke 6:40)
● CARING
● LEADING
● DECISION MAKING
● HANDLING CONFLICTS AND DISCIPLINES
● ANALYZING THE ENVIRONMENT
● IDENTIFYING PURPOSE:
● Where there is no vision, the people perish...
● (Proverbs 29:18)
● PLANNING
● IMPLEMENTING PLANS
● STRENGTHENED FOR THE TASK:
● I can do all things through Christ which strengthened me.
● (Philippians 4:13)
● Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee; because he
trusted in thee.
● (Isaiah 26:3)
DECISION MAKING
KEY VERSE:

“A man's heart deviseth his way; but the Lord directeth his steps.”

(Proverbs 16:9)
GUIDELINES FOR MAKING DECISIONS
● IDENTIFY THE PROBLEM
● FOLLOW THE MODEL FOR DECISION MAKING
● IDENTIFY VARIOUS OPTIONS
○ The Risks
○ The Resources
○ The Results
● SELECT THE BEST SOLUTION:
○ A man's heart deviseth his way; but the Lord directeth his steps.
○ (Proverbs 16:9)
● COMMUNICATE THE DECISION
● IMPLEMENT THE DECISION:
● EVALUATE THE DECISION
CONFLICTS AND DISCIPLINE

KEY VERSES:

All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for
correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect,
thoroughly furnished unto all good

works. (II Timothy 3:16-17)

THE TRUE REASON FOR CONFLICTS
● Possible causes of a conflict are, e.g.:
● Break-down of communication
● Lack of appreciation and respect
● Change of economic and commercial circumstances
● Differing legal concepts / change in law
● Technical problems / defective products
● Differing views of underlying facts
● Impact of third parties / force majeure
PREVENTING CONFLICT

● Keep people well informed

● Think ahead
● Build strong relationships
● Give sincere appreciation and credit
● Accept if you make mistake
● Be clear in your purpose and plans
● Be available to your co-workers
DEALING WITH CONFLICT
● Make yourself available to deal with it
● Determine the real problem
● Deal with conflicts with a proper attitude
● Deal with one conflict or problem at a time
REASONS FOR DISCIPLINE
● Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves; for
they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they
may do it with joy, and not with grief; for that is unprofitable for
you. (Hebrews 13:17)
PRINCIPLES OF DISCIPLINE

1. solve the matter individually and personally if possible:

2. Discipline should be done by leaders with a proper spirit
3. Opportunity should be given for the erring brother to
respond
TRAINING LEADERS AND FOLLOWERS

KEY VERSE

A disciple is not above his teacher, but everyone when he is fully taught will be
like his teacher. (Luke 6:40) Revised Standard Version
PRINCIPLES OF SELECTION
● Depend on god
● Make it a matter of prayer
● Take the initiative
● Look at potential, not problems
● Make the costs clear:
● Select those who meet basic requirements:
PRINCIPLES OF TRAINING
1. ASSOCIATION:

2. CONSECRATION:

3. VISION:

4. INSTRUCTION:

5. DEMONSTRATION:

6. PARTICIPATION:

7. SUPERVISION:
Thankyou