SERVANT LEADERSHIP AND CHURCH PERFORMANCE: A CASE STUDY OF THE CHURCH OF CHRIST IN THAILAND’S NORTHERN NETWORK
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https://doi.org/10.14456/aisr.2025.26Keywords:
Servant Leadership, Church Performance, Thailand, Organizational Development, Religious LeadershipAbstract
This study investigates the influence of servant leadership characteristics on organizational performance within the Church of Christ in Thailand's Northern Region. Utilizing a Multiple Indicators and Multiple Causes (MIMIC) framework, the research examines the relationships between servant leadership traits and their impact on church effectiveness. Data collected from 300 church executives and pastors were analyzed using inferential statistical methods. Findings reveal that servant leadership characteristics are highly valued, with foresight demonstrating the most significant overall influence on church performance, followed by awareness, persuasion, and mindset. The proposed structural model exhibits a good fit with empirical data (χ²/df = 1.023, CFI = 1.000, RMSEA = 0.010), supporting the application of servant leadership in church management. The research emphasizes the importance of fostering member participation and cooperation to strengthen church communities. This study contributes to the development of strategic and managerial approaches that promote commitment, unity, and strength within church communities.
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