RT Article
T1 Imitation in cross-cultural leadership development
JF Missiology
VO 46
IS 3
SP 240
OP 250
A1 Silberman, Tim
LA English
YR 2018
UL https://ixtheo.de/Record/1663480230
AB Strategies for the development of Christian leaders in cross-cultural ministry tend to focus on communicating essential knowledge and skills, yet the need to facilitate growth in godly character is arguably of greater importance. Throughout his writings the Apostle Paul regularly presents himself as a model to be imitated by his readers. Careful consideration of his use of imitation reveals an invaluable approach to the development of core gospel values in emerging leaders today. In cross-cultural leadership development this will require contextualization of both the developmental relationship and the expression of these gospel values. The cultural dimensions of power distance and individualism/collectivism are specifically considered for their impact. It is suggested that the intentional use of imitation by living consistently with and teaching these core gospel values will greatly enhance cross-cultural leadership development.
K1 Paul
K1 Collectivism
K1 Contextualization
K1 Cross-cultural
K1 gospel values
K1 Imitation
K1 Individualism
K1 leadership development
K1 Power Distance
DO 10.1177/0091829618782128