Christian Ethics for Leaders

Christian Ethics for Leaders
Vincent Skinner and Ps. Zachary Weber

Biblical Ethics in Leadership (Part 1) | Character Before Function
On the Revival Streams broadcast, Vincent interviews Zachary Webber, pastor of The River Church in Coshocton, on biblical ethics in leadership and why God cares not only what ministry accomplishes but how it is accomplished. They emphasize “character before function,” noting that gifting and anointing don’t qualify a leader if character is compromised, citing examples like Samson, Saul, and Lucifer, and warning against using ministry results as proof of being right with God. They define ethics as moral principles and biblical standards guiding leaders before God, the church, and the world, then cover key pastoral ethics: don’t recruit members planted in other churches, don’t slander fellow ministers, encourage people to leave properly and peaceably, don’t exploit another church’s crisis, don’t promote your church or ministry at joint events, avoid competing with neighboring churches, and prioritize God’s kingdom over church growth.