Humility: A Servant Leadership Analysis

“Humility is the ‘primary building block of moral & spiritual leadership’ (Northouse, 2013, pg. 432). “Humility is the road that leads to being formed into the image of God” (Bekker, undated, pg. 3). This is deeply rooted in the servant leadership of Jesus Christ (Mark 10:45 NLT). A servant leader who “teaches that the path of humility, sacrifice, and people centered deeds (that seek the best interest of followers) accomplishes godly ends for leaders” (Ayers, 2006, pg.24). “It expresses the need for leaders to align their agendas with God’s and play their part in His divine history through leadership that reflects Jesus” (Ayers, 2006, pg.24). The inspiration for this combination of God’s Word and servant leadership comes from interactions
between leader and follower. It takes commitment, compromise and communication to meet at the crossroads of God’s Word and servant leadership so leaders and followers can work together to accomplish God’s mission.