Abstract
This article addresses three issues that are lacunas not adequately addressed in the domain of Spirit-empowered leadership. These three lacunas of pressing concern in Spirit-empowered leadership are (1) spiritual formation, (2) moral integrity, and (3) power distance. These lacunas impinge directly on the viability and sustainability of Spirit-empowered leadership. If we conceive leadership as a gift given and sustained by the Holy Spirit, it follows that it is endowed and empowered by the Spirit, rather than acquired by human effort and skill. However, those who are entrusted with stewarding the process of developing leaders must at times hold accountable those who betray the fiduciary trust of leadership by falling into moral failure, financial malfeasance, or abuse of power. Such stewards should address these issues proactively rather than reactively.
Recommended Citation
Newberg, Eric N., "Lacunas in Spirit-Empowered Leadership" Spiritus: ORU Journal of Theology Vol. 10, no. 1 (2025): -. 10.31380/2573-6345.1383
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Eric N. Newberg. "Lacunas in Spirit-Empowered Leadership. Spiritus: ORU Journal of Theology 10, nos. 1-2 (2025): 5-24.
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