A Synthesis of the Christian Foundation and Spiritual Dimension of Servant Leadership

The study of leadership has proliferated with connections to ethics, diversity, management, spirituality, and religion. This serves as an indication of its timeless relevance in understanding human interactions. Undoubtedly, it is not only a phenomenon driven by theory but also one with multiple practical implications. This is because humans lead or are led by others. However, the generic idea that leadership is primarily about the individual leading others has seemingly cast a shadow on the role of followers, who perhaps shape the leaders’ leadership style. This entry, therefore, presents an antithesis to the hierarchical and domineering notions of leadership by highlighting the relevance of servant leadership, an explosive leadership philosophy of leaders serving servants and servants leading leaders. It emphasizes prioritizing the followers’ interests without subordinating the leaders’ role. Servant leadership is presented from a Christian philosophical perspective targeted at advancing workplace spirituality. There are examples of the words and actions of Jesus, an exemplary spiritual leader, to showcase the diversity, equality, and inclusion notions he enshrined. In essence, the spiritual dimension is not limited to only the religious community but stands as a veritable approach applicable to contemporary businesses with diverse organizational members.