TOWARDS GENUINE PARTNERSHIPS: A DIALOGUE BETWEEN WESTERN AND TANZANIAN CHRISTIAN LEADERS

  • Ralph Ipyana Schubert Theological Ethics University of South Africa
  • Louise Kretzschmar Department of Practical Theology & Missiology Stellenbosch University
Keywords: Leadership, Partnership, Culture, Character, Relationship, Power, Conflict

Abstract

This article identifies Western and Tanzanian leadership styles and evaluates how they affect cross-cultural partnerships. Christian leadership is defined and the methodology used in this study explained. The main research findings with respect to leadership and culture, character, relationships, power and conflict are discussed. Western and Tanzanian approaches to leadership are compared to each other in terms of Christian values in order to promote improved understanding and genuine cross-cultural partnerships.
Published
2013-06-12
Section
Articles