Robbed of their value, these hollow virtues become non-convincing arguments for Christianity. A shallow victory at best. A far greater victory is learning to value and nurture virtues for the pleasure of maturing in Christ. The organizational leadership model has developed primarily by studying contemporary business practices. I'm concerned about what we are imitating.
Corporate leaders are often highly competitive.
Pride and envy provide a strong motivation to achieve, based on the belief that one's value is relative. Someone wins and the others lose. I find it difficult to idealize a leadership style built on these qualities. The church is left sidelined in a culture thirsting for spirituality that is relevant, transcendent, and freeing. Engaging thought leaders on these issues will undoubtedly bring balance to leadership perspectives.