Ephesians 2:10
“For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.”
Part of leading people is developing them to be the best they can be, not only in the workplace but within their families and communities as well. Look at your employees from a whole-person perspective, not simply as workers.
They have God-given talents, interests, and abilities that extend far beyond their jobs. Give your people the opportunity to do great things in their lives, and they will do great things for your organization. Developing your employees can also have a tremendous impact on the communities in which they live and where you do business.
Many organizations are establishing programs that match employees’ interests with volunteer opportunities in their communities. Some even dedicate an entire week to projects such as building homes with Habitat for Humanity. Imagine the impact when employees are encouraged to use their talents to help others! For those of us building Faith Driven organizations, this is an opportunity to demonstrate our biblical values through action, not simply words.
I have often wanted to manage a program where employees could participate in a competition highlighting their favorite volunteer organizations. Each employee would explain why their organization is making a difference, and the winner would receive a considerable financial contribution to support their efforts.
Think about the enthusiasm this could generate, not to mention the good it could accomplish! When we encourage our employees to do good works, not only in the workplace but throughout their communities, we are honoring God while building what I once called a “Kingdom Minded Organization,” and what we now refer to as a Faith Driven organization.
Develop your people to be their best at work, at home, and in their communities. When you invest in the whole person, everyone benefits!
Does your organization encourage employees to help others? How do you identify their strengths and connect them with community involvement? We would love to hear what you’re doing to make a difference!
Every organization is different. If you have an HR challenge, leadership need, or simply want to strengthen your organization, we would welcome the conversation.
