Servant Leadership From a Christian Perspective

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INTRODUCTION Many people want to attain and hold influential positions in society whether it would be in the field of science, politics, education, or in public service. However, many people tend to forget how servitude is one of the main life highways to travel in order to arrive at that successful destination called “Leadership.” Nevertheless, there was one man who knew how powerful the concept of servitude was in order to grasp the reigns of successful leadership. Socrates was a phenomenal philosopher, scholar, teacher, and servant. Socrates leadership style was unique in regards to letting students communicate among one another in an articulate theological reasoning process by questioning and probing at one’s belief system in order to seek self-purification. In all the general aspects of this particular term one would conclude that, “Leadership” embodies different characteristics, goals, rules, and standards for different positions in society. In the text, Great Leader, Great Teacher: Recovering the Biblical Vision for Leaders, author Gary Bredfeldt states, “The nature of leadership differs from situation to situation. What is required of a leader on the battlefield is quite different from what is required on the ball field or mission field. Leadership is not a one-size-fits-all formula.” This bold statement makes minds take a deeper look at the general definition of leadership and how each individual can theoretically determine what that is for their lives. In addition, from a Christian Worldview perspective what attributes in which the Scripture provides on servitude can be applicable and relevant to becoming a successful leader. WHAT IS SERVANT LEADERSHIP FROM A CHRISTIAN PERSPECTIVE? What is a Servant Leader? Many h... ... middle of paper ... ...d for every task they accomplish, or even liked at that matter. The ultimate goal of a leader is to leave a legacy behind that will still have an influential impact throughout history, as did Jesus. Works Cited Brendfeldt, Gary. Great Leader Great Teacher: Recovering The Biblial Vision For Leadership. Chicago, Illinois: Moody Publishers, 2006. Lewis, C.S. The Weight Of Glory. New York, New York: HarperCollins, 1980. Mark 10:10. Life Application Study Bible: New International Version. Colorado Springs, Colorado: Zondervan Press, 1983. Safire, William. Lend Me Your Ears: Great Speeches in History. New York, NY: W. W. Norton & Company, 2004. Willis, Gary. Certain Trumpets: The Nature Of Leadership. New York , New York: Simon & Schuster, 1994. Wilkes, C. G. Jesus on Leadership: Timeless Wisdom on Servant Leadership. Carol Stream, Illnois: Tyndale House, 1998.

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