If Jesus was doing a staff evaluation it would be full of both grace and truth — a balanced approach.
The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth. (Jn. 1:14)
For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ. (Jn. 1:17)
The Balanced Approach Jesus Would Take in Staff Evaluations:
- He would be honest yet very loving in the process.
- He would be loving yet he wouldn’t ignore what is wrong.
- He would not ignore what is wrong yet He would be merciful … forgiving and not condemning.
- He would merciful yet He would not wear two hats, one being the merciful nice-guy and the other not so nice.
If leaders are going to be Christ-like, they too must exercise both grace AND truth. Staff evaluations are not the time to be all truth without thought to the feelings and needs of the person. On the other hand, for staff evaluations to be of any true value, they cannot be all fluff with little evidence of reality.
You’ll find the content of this post, along with probing questions to reflect on your approach, in the Steering the Church Toward Christ-like Character Leadership Guide. The resource also includes other ways leaders should be Christ-like when doing staff evaluations.
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