Christian Foundation and Spiritual Dimension of Servant Leadership

The study of leadership has proliferated, indicative of its timeless relevance in understanding human interactions. Studies cover varying contexts and fields, including ethics, diversity, management, spirituality, and religion. Undoubtedly, it is not only a phenomenon driven by theory but one with multiple practical implications 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 approach. This entry, therefore, presents an antithesis to the hierarchical and domineering notions of leadership by highlighting the relevance of servant leadership, a leadership philosophy of leaders serving servants and servants leading leaders. It emphasises the prioritisation of 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 phenomenon that is relevant to contemporary organisations