First Page
56
Last Page
66
Abstract
Servant leadership was originally proposed as an ethical way of leading and has become a near-synonym for Christian leadership. This is problematic, however, because cultures with differing “power distance” vary regarding their view of the ethical use of power in leadership. Further, most of the research and writing on servant leadership has been conducted in Western, professionalized cultures. This article proposes that the way servant leadership is currently being conceptualized is not applicable to all cultural settings, which may mean that there are other “Christian” ways to lead.
Recommended Citation
Chaise, Samuel
(2021)
"Is Servant Leadership Just for Western Cultures? Complexities, Gaps, and Challenges,"
Journal of Applied Christian Leadership:
Vol. 15:
No.
2, 56-66.
Available at:
https://digitalcommons.andrews.edu/jacl/vol15/iss2/6