15 Bible Verses to Encourage Christian Leadership
This article was written by Chad Schoonmaker and published by Crossroads Professional Coaching.
Being a Christian leader in today’s secular work climate takes more than just courage, discipline, or determination. It’s deeper than that. It’s about showing up with a heart of service, choosing self-awareness, kindness, and compassion. It’s about living a life worth imitating.
Think about it—if you work a full-time job, you probably spend more time with your workplace family than with your actual family. That’s why strong Christian leaders matter so much. A faith-driven leader can completely transform workplace culture for the better.
But let’s be real—leadership isn’t always easy. It often comes with scrutiny and judgment from others. In those moments, it helps to remember the great leaders who came before us. The Bible is full of stories about leaders God blessed for their faith and dedication.
- King David – Known for his passion and humility (2 Samuel 6:22)
- Mother Mary – Chosen for her faith and grace (Luke 1:41-43)
- Abraham – The father of faith who trusted God’s promises (Genesis 12)
- Noah – Who obeyed God even when it didn’t make sense (Genesis 9)
- Jesus – The ultimate example of servant leadership (John 10, Mark 10:45)
If you’re stepping up as a Christian leader in your workplace, or if you’re simply looking for encouragement on your journey, there are plenty of Bible verses about leadership to inspire you. Take some time to read them, memorize them, and share them with others. You never know how your faith in action might inspire those around you!
Christian Leadership Verses for Small Business Owners
1. And let us not lose heart in doing good, for in due time we shall reap if we do not grow weary.
– Galatians 6:9
2. Where there is no guidance the people fall, but in abundance of counselors there is victory.
– Proverbs 11:14
3. If a king judges the poor with truth, His throne will be established forever.
– Proverbs 29:14
4. Don’t be selfish; don’t try to impress others. Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourselves.
– Philippians 2:3
5. A man’s heart plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps.
– Proverbs 16:9
6. For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many.
– Mark 10:45
7. And let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works, not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some, but exhorting one another, and so much the more as you see the Day approaching.
– Hebrews 10:24
8. Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him.
– James 1:12
9. I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my loving eye on you.
– Psalms 32:8
10. I can do all things through him who strengthens me.
– Philippians 4:13
11. It is not so among you, but whoever wishes to become great among you shall be your servant.
– Matthew 20:26
12. Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up.
– James 4:10
13. He must become greater; I must become less.”
– John 3:30
14. Now the overseer is to be above reproach, faithful to his wife, temperate, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach.
– 1 Timothy 3:2
15. Be sure you know the condition of your flocks, give careful attention to your herds; for riches do not endure forever, and a crown is not secure for all generations.
– Proverbs 27:23-24
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