Influence of Culture and Leadership Development

This published version of the dissertation, Influence of Culture and Leadership Development – A Return to the Christ Leadership Paradigm of Servanthood, investigates the theory that contemporary and traditional cultures affect current leadership models in Africa and its leadership development programs. It is based on the hypothesis that Pentecostalism in Africa has deviated from the Christ Leadership Paradigm of Servanthood. Failure to recognize and address such developments will result in a loss of effectiveness, culminating in the erosion of its impetus, spiritual significance, and Pentecostal heritage.

Returning to Christ’s Leadership Paradigm of Servanthood is paramount to arresting such decline and curtailing the negative aspects of cultural influence. The research was conducted through the use of surveys and, most notably, through a two-round Delphi Study. A panel of experts was instrumental in establishing current leadership methodologies and practices and in projecting a leadership paradigm developed primarily by and for indigenous African leaders.