A Christian ethical analysis of the importance of prophetic leadership for sustainable leadership

Verbum et Ecclesia

 
 
Field Value
 
Title A Christian ethical analysis of the importance of prophetic leadership for sustainable leadership
 
Creator Kretzschmar, Louise
 
Subject Theology; Christian Ethics prophetic leadership; sustainable leadership; truth-telling; justice; integrity; whistleblowers; organisational ethics.
Description In this article, firstly, prophetic leadership is defined and some of its key features are outlined. Secondly, the contribution made by prophetic leadership to sustainable leadership is investigated, using examples from historical and contemporary societies and organisations. The role of truth-tellers and whistleblowers is also discussed. Thirdly, the importance of utilising and nurturing prophetic leadership in church and theological education settings is discussed.Intradisciplinary and/or interdisciplinary implications: In its analysis of prophetic and sustainable leadership in historical and contemporary settings, this article draws primarily on the theological discipline of Christian Ethics and, secondarily, on biblical studies and Leadership and Management Sciences.
 
Publisher AOSIS
 
Contributor none
Date 2023-02-27
 
Type info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion — Historical, theological and ethical analysis
Format text/html application/epub+zip text/xml application/pdf
Identifier 10.4102/ve.v44i1.2685
 
Source Verbum et Ecclesia; Vol 44, No 1 (2023); 10 pages 2074-7705 1609-9982
 
Language eng
 
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https://verbumetecclesia.org.za/index.php/ve/article/view/2685/6215 https://verbumetecclesia.org.za/index.php/ve/article/view/2685/6216 https://verbumetecclesia.org.za/index.php/ve/article/view/2685/6217 https://verbumetecclesia.org.za/index.php/ve/article/view/2685/6218
 
Coverage South Africa and global coverage Historical and contemporary contexts Relevant to church; society and organisations
Rights Copyright (c) 2023 Louise Kretzschmar https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
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