Sometimes things can get really weird in staff evaluations. Even when you seek to apply the basics of life in Christ as described in this practicum, you just aren’t sure why reactions went the way they did. Havoc, or trouble, seems to loom. Or, perhaps the person being evaluated shares something that’s been happening in their personal lives or ministry that neither you nor they can explain. Here are some spiritual truths for staff evaluations that will make a difference in how you approach these situations.
Spiritual Truths to Remember When Doing Staff Evaluations
When we find ourselves in the midst of a difficult staff evaluation, we need to remember certain broad truths to guide our attitudes, actions, and reactions.
- We must fight the right battles — spiritual forces of evil, not one another. … Perspective Needed
For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. (Eph. 6:12)
- Our enemy, the devil, employs tactics meant to destroy God’s work that are manipulative and based on lies so we need to be spiritually prepared. … Prayer Needed
… he is a liar and the father of lies. (Jn. 8:44)
Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. (James 4:7)
Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. (1 Pet. 5:8)
- To stand against the devil’s schemes we need power outside of ourselves — spiritual armor, or weaponry, provided for us by God. … Power Needed
Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. … Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. (Eph. 6:10-11, 13)
The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ. (2 Cor. 10:4-5)
We must go into staff evaluations prepared, having prayed for spiritual eyes to see the real issues. We must stay alert and pull on God’s power, being equipped with the spiritual armor He provides … the topic of the next post.
For More:
All Posts about Staff Evaluations:
- Staff Evaluations: Yikes?
- Staff Evaluations: All Inclusive?
- Staff Evaluations: The Great Commission Way?
- Staff Evaluations: Done with Integrity?
- Staff Evaluations: Being Truthful?
- Staff Evaluations: A Balanced Approach?
- Staff Evaluations: The Right Focus?
- Staff Evaluations: Change is Possible
- Staff Evaluations: Goals Based on God’s Power
- Staff Evaluations: Tied in to the Gospel?
- Grace Sufficient for Staff Evaluations
- Staff Evaluations: Assessing Ministry Fit?
- Best Person to Do Staff Evaluations?
- A Leader’s Spiritual Gifts Can Affect Staff Evaluations
- Options for Leaders Not Gifted for Doing Staff Evaluations
- Reactions & Responses in Staff Evaluations
- Spirit-Led Responses During Staff Evaluations
- Spiritual Truths for Staff Evaluations
- Spiritual Armor for Staff Evaluations
- Prayer Needed When Doing Staff Evaluations
- Staff Evaluations Assessing Effect on the Lord’s Name
- Bringing Hope into Staff Evaluations
- Staff Evaluations to Help People Do Ministry God’s Way
- Impact of Church Leadership Roles on Staff Evaluations