The Christian Business Woman

By Dr. Phil Spears

In today’s fast-paced, profit-driven world, it’s easy to believe that success in business requires compromise—of values, integrity, and sometimes even faith. But that’s a lie the world tells us. As Christian business women, we are called to something higher: to lead with excellence, but also with righteousness. We don’t have to choose between our faith and our ambition. In fact, God designed us to thrive in both.

Purpose Over Profit

A Christian business woman knows that her work is not just about the bottom line—it’s about purpose. When God gives you a vision, He also equips you with the tools to carry it out. Whether you're leading a corporation, managing a small team, or running a home-based business, your first mission is to glorify God in all you do.

Colossians 3:23 reminds us, “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters.”

When profit becomes the sole focus, it distorts our decisions. But when purpose leads, profit follows. Why? Because people are drawn to integrity. Customers trust leaders who are authentic. Teams thrive under leaders who serve. And God honors obedience.

Leading with Integrity

Integrity isn’t just about telling the truth—it’s about living the truth. A Christian business woman leads with honesty, humility, and consistency. Her yes is yes, and her no is no.

We live in a culture that often celebrates shortcuts and excuses, but a woman of faith stands firm. She doesn’t cut corners. She doesn’t step on others to climb higher. And she certainly doesn’t separate her “business self” from her “spiritual self.” In Christ, they are one and the same.

Servant Leadership

Jesus was the ultimate leader, but He led by serving. That’s our model.

Leadership isn’t about titles or power—it’s about impact. A Christian business woman influences others by investing in them. She mentors, empowers, and encourages. She listens before speaking. She builds others up rather than tearing them down.

And she knows that leadership starts at home. Her character is the same behind closed doors as it is in the boardroom. That kind of consistency builds a legacy far beyond profits and quarterly reports.

Navigating Challenges with Faith

Let’s be honest—doing business God’s way isn’t always easy. Sometimes integrity costs you. Sometimes people misunderstand your values. Sometimes doors close that looked promising.

But faith isn’t just for Sunday mornings—it’s for Tuesday meetings and Friday deadlines. It’s for hiring decisions, ethical dilemmas, and tough conversations. The Christian business woman leans on God’s wisdom, not just her own. She prays before she plans. She listens before she leaps.

And she remembers that God is her source—not the economy, not the market, not even her own ability. When storms come, she remains anchored.

Building for Eternity

At the end of the day, every deal, every contract, every client interaction is part of something bigger. A Christian business woman is not just building a company—she’s building a Kingdom legacy.

She sees people not just as customers, but as souls. She sees success not just in financial terms, but in eternal ones. And she trusts that if she seeks first the Kingdom of God, everything else will be added in His perfect time.

Final Word

The world doesn’t need more successful business women—it needs more faithful ones. Women who refuse to separate their faith from their function. Women who boldly lead with excellence and grace. Women who honor Christ in the marketplace without apology.

You don’t have to change who you are to succeed. You simply have to be who God created you to be.

Stand tall. Lead well. And let your faith shine.

– Dr. Phil Spears