“TO WHOM SHALL WE GO?”: THE YEARNING FOR EFFECTIVE AND TRUE LEADERSHIP IN LIGHT OF THE GOSPEL

Abstract

The problem of bad leadership is one that cuts across virtually all nations within the earthly space; and the effect it generates is one that affects the well-being of humanity at large; from economic challenges to security problems, and even to psychological challenges that affect the general well-being of the human person. However, the problem of man is man, because nothing happens without the involvement and cooperation of man, and if the world is to be a better place where the general well-being of man is being taken care of, competent individuals must be elected. The Scripture which is “basic instruction before leaving earth” presents us with gures of history and models of authentic leadership, particularly our Lord Jesus Christ, the leader per excellence. In it, we are presented with the attributes of an authentic leader. This paper therefore bothers on the ideals of choosing and electing the right leaders in light of the gospel, and provides answer to the prevailing question asked by many today: “to whom shall we go?” This paper by its very nature is political, sociological, philosophical, psychological, and theological.