Christian Values in Public Administration

Reply to Mathew and Nemiah

Matthew

One thing I would keep in mind regarding your post is this: transformational leaders can overcome resistance to change by employing several strategies. Most importantly, they need to ensure that they communicate the need for the change clearly and often, making sure to address any concerns or misconceptions that their followers may have. Open and transparent communication can help to alleviate some of the discomfort that comes with change, as it allows followers to understand the reasons for the change and to see how it fits into the larger picture of the organization's goals (Bass & Riggio, 2019).

Openness is aligned with the teachings of the Bible, which encourage leaders to guide and support their followers. Proverbs 27:17 states, "As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another." This verse underscores the idea that leaders can help their followers to grow and improve, particularly in times of change. In other words, being supportive and welcoming of others is a good start.

References

Bass, B. M., & Riggio, R. E. (2019). Transformational leadership. Psychology Press.

Nemiah

You've made a significant point regarding the notion of letting God use us to fulfill His plans to improve others' lives: it is indeed a simple thing—but it can be complicated at times, it seems, particularly when seen in the context of Christian public administrators. Public administration, at its heart, is about serving the public and working towards the common good. For Christian public administrators, this means not only fulfilling their professional responsibilities but also living out their faith in their work (Grigoropoulos, 2019).

The main application of your idea in public administration is in the domain of ethical decision-making. Christian public administrators can draw on their relationship with Christ and their understanding of His teachings to make ethical decisions that prioritize the welfare of others. This is in line with Proverbs 3:5-6, which states, "Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight."