A Study of Servant Leadership in the United States and Ghana

December 3, 2025

A Study of Servant Leadership in the United States and Ghana

George Kwaku Nti | 2025

Abstract

This research explored the unique expressions of servant leadership characteristics—altruistic calling, emotional healing, wisdom, persuasive mapping, and organizational stewardship—among Pentecostal church leaders in the United States and Ghana. The study included 138 participants—65 from the United States and 73 from Ghana. Utilizing a quantitative methodology, data were collected through online surveys distributed to the subordinates of these leaders. The analysis employed the Mann-Whitney U test to assess differences in servant leadership characteristics between the two groups. The findings revealed significant cultural differences in altruistic calling and organizational stewardship, while emotional healing, wisdom, and persuasive mapping showed no notable variations. This research aimed to provide valuable insights for scholars and practitioners on the effective application of servant leadership principles to enhance the effectiveness of ministry. The dissertation concluded with the release of a comprehensive training manual titled “Embracing Servant Leadership: Evidence-Based Practices for Ministry Effectiveness,” designed to assist churches and organizations in training their leaders to improve leadership effectiveness and catalyze transformative change within their ministries.

Keywords: cross-cultural leadership, cultural influence on leadership, leadership in the United States versus Ghana, Mann-Whitney U test, Pentecostal church leadership, servant leadership

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