An examination of Jesus’ situational leadership approach
Verbum et Ecclesia
| Field | Value | |
| Title | An examination of Jesus’ situational leadership approach | |
| Creator | Lontoh, Frederich O.L. Wibowo, Daniel A. | |
| Description | This study examines the situational leadership theory of Jesus through the lens of Hersey and Blanchard across various passages in the Gospels, employing two analytical perspectives: theological effectiveness and organisational management standards. While demonstrating extraordinary spiritual success through divine power, Jesus’ methods consistently reveal operational limitations when evaluated against modern leadership criteria such as structural ambiguity (unclear role definitions), reliance on external resources (dependency on hospitality) and the absence of contingency planning. This analysis highlights a fundamental paradigm shift: Jesus deliberately prioritised radical faith demonstrations and spiritual transformation over systematic approaches, aiming to assert divine supremacy and challenge conventional organisational principles.Intradisciplinary and/or interdisciplinary implications: In this article, I argue that greater attention should be given to integrating faith paradigms from the Scriptures with contemporary leadership theories, using a combined theological and leadership framework. This approach aims to develop a more comprehensive understanding of leadership that is not only organisationally effective but also spiritually transformative. Additionally, it opens a broader dialogue between practical theology and organisational studies, particularly in accommodating the supernatural dimensions and divine principles in evaluating leadership effectiveness. | |
| Publisher | AOSIS | |
| Date | 2025-08-29 | |
| Identifier | 10.4102/ve.v46i1.3540 | |
| Source | Verbum et Ecclesia; Vol 46, No 1 (2025); 11 pages 2074-7705 1609-9982 | |
| Language | eng | |
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