Summer 2026 Issue Call for Papers:

JPBL encourages manuscript submissions that contribute to diverse conceptualizations of the theme for the Summer 2026 issue: Steward Leadership and Human Flourishing. This important topic has implications for both sacred and secular organizations. We invite scholars of all Christian faith traditions to respectfully engage the field of knowledge and understanding of organizational spirituality as found within the scriptures. We encourage research exploring topics including, but not limited to: (a) One or more dimensions of steward leadership and how these dimensions foster flourishing, (b) The biblical roots of steward leadership and their practical implications for contemporary leadership contexts, (c) Comparisons and contrasts between steward leadership and other leadership theories, (d) Steward leadership from the perspective of both leaders and followers, (e) Critical analyses of stewardship and creation care in the Genesis narrative and their contribution to flourishing in the imago Dei, (f) Biblical stewardship and the role of artificial intelligence on leadership theory.

While Steward Leadership and Human Flourishing is the theme for Summer 2026, authors are encouraged to submit manuscripts that explore various leadership topics from a biblical perspective. Abstracts are due by March 30, 2026, and completed manuscripts are due by May 30, 2026, to be considered for the Summer 2026 issue of JBPL.

Submission Guidelines: The editor will screen the manuscript for appropriateness and then send it to at least two reviewers for detailed assessment. Exegetical, social, leadership, organizational, conceptual, and historical studies are welcome. The primary criteria will be the soundness of the methodological approach and grounding in exegetical and leadership studies theories. Exegetical contributions extending existing leadership concepts and theories of the Hebrew and Christian scriptures are welcome.

Manuscripts should be submitted to the editor as an email attachment in Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) format to jbpl@regent.edu.

Include correct author identifying information on the title page only and remove the author's information in the "tools-options-user information" section. If there are multiple authors, please identify the contact author.

Please make sure that:

• The title of the manuscript is placed at the top of the abstract page.
• The submission is a single file containing all tables, figures, and references with the text.
• Please include three or four keywords in your e-mail to help us assign the manuscript to the appropriate reviewers.
• Your submission (including references) conforms to the writing style as outlined in the APA (7th edition) or the Chicago Manual of Style (16th edition).
• All text, including references, is double-spaced in Arial font (12-point type) with one-inch margins.
• Your title page includes complete contact information for all authors, including mailing addresses, email addresses, phone numbers, and fax numbers.
• Your abstract is 200 words or less.
• Your submission contains only the necessary footnotes.
• Nothing in your manuscript file other than the title page identifies the authors. Before submission, please erase the manuscript's "properties" (under FILE in Microsoft Word).
• The text of your manuscript (including the abstract, title page, and references) is at most 40 pages.
• Any prior publication of data featured in the manuscript is explicitly acknowledged either in the manuscript or in the transmittal letter to the editor. Any forthcoming or "in press" articles that use the data should be forwarded to the editor with the submission. Please provide proof of copyright clearance for any previously published materials used in the article, such as photographs, tables, charts, graphics, etc.
• Your submission should include a brief author's bio for each author, noting name, position/title, organization, and email address.

Your submission will be acknowledged by return e-mail (usually within one week of receipt). All authors being considered for publication will complete a Permission to Publish form before the article is sent for peer review.

Any questions concerning electronic submission should be directed to the editorial staff at paulpal@regent.edu and alexg.wright@gmail.com.

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The Journal of Biblical Perspectives in Leadership is a refereed scholarly journal that aims to provide a forum for international research and exploration of leadership studies focused on the Hebrew and Christian scriptures.

Representing the multidisciplinary fields of biblical, social-science, historical and leadership studies, the JBPL publishes qualitative research papers that explore, engage and extend the field of knowledge and understanding of the phenomenon of leadership as found within the contexts of the Hebrew and Christian scriptures.

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