What's The Right Way to Fire Someone as a Christian Leader?

The Lion's 10 with Chris Moore

📺 Firing with Compassion: A Biblical Approach for Christian Leaders | Lead in 10 with Chris Moore
How do you let someone go without losing your integrity or your witness?
In this episode of Lead in 10, Chris Moore walks Christian business owners and leaders through one of the toughest responsibilities—firing a team member—with clarity, courage, and Christ-centered compassion.
Drawing from Matthew 18:15-17 and Proverbs 27:6, Chris shares a biblical model for addressing underperformance, having hard conversations, and making faithful leadership decisions that honor both the person and the mission.
You’ll learn:
✅ The biblical mindset behind letting someone go
✅ How to prepare spiritually and practically for the conversation
✅ A step-by-step process to fire someone with clarity, grace, and truth
✅ Real-life examples of firing that led to healing and restoration
✅ Leadership warnings—and the hidden cost of avoiding action
If you’ve ever struggled with managing performance or felt stuck between compassion and responsibility, this episode is for you.
⏱️ Chapter Markers:
00:00 – Introduction: Firing from a Biblical Perspective
00:45 – Biblical Guidance on Handling Conflict
01:56 – Core Principle: Truth and Love in Leadership
02:10 – Step-by-Step Guide to Firing with Compassion
05:05 – Warnings for Leaders
06:04 – Real-Life Example and Lessons Learned
08:59 – Final Thoughts and Action Steps
📖 Today’s Scriptures:
“Faithful are the wounds of a friend…” — Proverbs 27:6
“If they won’t listen, treat them as you would a pagan…” — Matthew 18:17
🙌 Leadership Challenge:
If you’re facing a hard personnel decision, don’t avoid it. Prepare in prayer. Lead with love. Speak the truth. God can use even the hardest moments to refine your leadership.
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