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Thesis/Dissertation Information
- Degree Disciplines:
- Education
Notes
- Abstract:
- Purpose : The founder of the Christian Church, Jesus Christ, modeled a form of leadership commonly referred to as “servant leadership” which is addressed extensively as such in extant literature. Although leaders in Latin American evangelical organizations may express agreement with the notion that servant leadership is what each evangelical leader should exercise, the apparent paucity of servant leader examples in these organizations demonstrates there are obstacles which make this leadership style difficult to implement. What are the barriers which make servant leadership a difficult endeavor for these Latin American leaders? This study examines the barriers which impede the effective implementation of servant leadership in Latin American evangelical organizations. It is believed that by identifying the barriers to servant leadership, Latin American evangelical leaders will be empowered to develop strategies to overcome the barriers thus enhancing their servant leadership potential.
Method : The theoretical framework for the study was based on the seminal writings of Robert Greenleaf (1977, 1991). Definitions of servant leadership proposed by Laub (2004) and Jesus Christ (Mark 10:42-45, and Matthew 23:11-12) were also applied. The cultural framework for the study offered by Hofstede (1997) did not prove itself useful for this particular study. The research method applied in this study was “grounded theory.” Grounded theory allows a research theory or theories to emerge from the participants themselves. The canons and procedures of Strauss and Corbin (1990) and Charmaz (2000) were applied for data analysis and coding.
Major Findings: An analysis of the data suggested ten major barrier categories to servant leadership among Latin American evangelical leaders. These ten categories were developed into ten proposed theories covering the following areas: character issues, sociocultural elements, family dynamics, issues specific to female leadership, disobedience to Scripture, spirituality issues particular to Evangelicals, servant leader terminology and practice, the academic and intellectual preparation of a leader, lack of vision, and, issues related to followers. The participants also proposed seven strategies for addressing many of the barriers. Implications and recommendations for future research studies are given.
- Thesis:
- Thesis (Ph.D.)--Barry University, 2006.
- Bibliography:
- Includes bibliographical references.
Record Information
- Source Institution:
- Barry University
- Holding Location:
- Barry University Archives and Special Collections
- Rights Management:
- Copyright Keith Robert Anderson. Permission granted to Barry University to digitize, archive and distribute this item for non-profit research and educational purposes. Any reuse of this item in excess of fair use or other copyright exemptions requires permission of the copyright holder.
- Resource Identifier:
- BR1642.L29 A63 2006_AndersonKeith ( BU-Local )
- Classification:
- BR1642.L29 A63 2006 ( lcc )
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