Discussion Post: Servant Leadership & Christianity
Use Greenleaf's principles of servant leadership in "What Is Servant Leadership?" and the Bible passages in "Biblical Servant Leadership References"
Create a graphic representation to illustrate the similarities and differences between the servant leadership principles of Greenleaf and those in the Bible passages.
Write 750 words of how both Greenleaf and the Bible call people to serve, and discuss how one feels when called to serve as a leader. In your summary, include discussion of the following:
a) Similarities and differences between Greenleaf's servant leadership and the Bible passages.
b) Describe how this will impact your personal approach to leadership.
c) The idea that power comes from giving it away and putting oneself in the position to serve others. Using Matthew 20:20-28 and Greenleaf's principles of servant leadership as a basis, explain how taking the role of a servant can make one a leader.
Provide specific examples from scripture and supporting citations from the readings related to Greenleaf's principles of servant leadership to strengthen your ideas and claims.
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.