Training Needed Among Christian Leaders, Survey Finds

Christian leaders are failing to offer inspiration and drive to their employees, a recent survey by the Evangelical Alliance (EAUK) has found. The latest statistics have revealed that two out of three Christian leaders do not truly motivate their staff.

|TOP|The EAUK has commented that the findings are part of a survey thought to be the largest of its kind in the Christian sector.

In the results, just 36 percent of employees rated their leaders as “excellent” in their ‘ability to inspire’.

In addition, less than a third (30%) marked their leaders as excellent in competence and professionalism, and less than a fifth (18%) gave their leaders an excellent rating for their ability to delegate work.

The EAUK state: “The results highlight a need for more leadership training.”

However, it was found that in areas of trustworthiness, integrity, spiritual maturity and compassion much better results were seen.

|AD|Sheila Jones, the EAUK’s Associate Director for Human Resources said, “The priority of character is a critical one and it is encouraging to find leadership emerging out of godly character, but it also flags up a lack of competence and the need for the acquisition of further leadership skills in many organisations.

“From an Alliance perspective we are looking to encourage Christian leaders in the UK to consider their personal development seriously and make use of literature for Christian and commercial leaders, and attend gatherings and conferences, that will inspire and equip them for the responsible task of leadership.”

The survey entitled, ‘Authentic Christianity at Work’ represented a wide spectrum of organisations from small churches and charities to large international Christian societies, according to the EAUK.

Focus was given to eight main areas, namely: communication, legislation, leadership, staff welfare, distinctiveness, learning and development, motivation and challenges.

The survey also found, unsurprisingly that benefits and salaries were not held up high on the list of priorities for those working in Christian organisations. However, a great number of respondents stated that they had generous leave policies, which encouraged a good work-life balance.

The full report on the survey can be found by clicking HERE.