Paul and Wendell Berry’s leadership in building Christian education management

Abstract

The search for the concept of Christian school leadership is an ongoing endeavour. The main issue is that the models developed lack a biblical foundation and do not reflect the context and issues of Indonesia. Therefore, the idea of Paul’s transformational leadership and the spatial-temporal education concept adopted from Wendell Berry’s theo-ecological perspective serve as alternative approaches worth considering. In this regard, the Tonaas and Walian leadership models in Minahasa have long been embedded in the local community and can serve as a reference point for Paul’s transformational leadership and Wendell Berry’s ecological perspective. Ultimately, transformational leadership that is spatial-temporal and rooted in Minahasa traditions can serve as an alternative concept for leadership in the context of Christian education management in Indonesia.

Contribution: The spatial-temporal transformational leadership model is relevant to education in Indonesia, integrating Christian, local, spiritual and ecological values. This approach aligns with the Minahasan leadership traditions, such as Tonaas and Walian, which emphasise balance between humanity, nature and spirituality. This model offers a sustainable leadership alternative that is well suited to the local context.