Abstract

Servant leadership theory is built upon the premise that service to followers is the primary responsibility of leaders (Greenleaf, R. (1977). Servant Leadership: A Journey into the Nature of Legitimate Power and Greatness. Paulist Press.). Perhaps one of the most notable demonstrations of servant leadership is found in the biblical parable of the Good Samaritan. This exegetical study explores Luke 10:25–37 using the parable genre analysis framework proposed by Osborne (2006), guided by the following research question: Does the Good Samaritan demonstrate any servant leadership qualities, and if so, how do they compare or contrast to modern forms of servant leadership? Exegetical findings are intersected with servant leadership theory subscales to add insight, critique, and refine the contemporary approach to servant leadership.