Diligentia: Journal of Theology and Christian Education
Vol. 7 No. 2 (2025): May

Navigating Leadership Succession and Regeneration in a Private Christian School: A Case Study

Maharani, Laksmi (Unknown)
Winardi, Yonathan (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
31 May 2025

Abstract

This study explores the complexity of leadership succession and regeneration in a private Christian school in West Jakarta and possible ways to navigate the challenges, as the school has experienced a high turnover rate in its leadership in the past five years. Using a qualitative case study approach, this research collected the data through in-depth interviews, observations, and document analysis. Principals as well as heads of schools participated and the research results revealed a discrepancy between the educational philosophy of Christian schools and the practices of leadership succession and regeneration, lacking a specific system or strategy. Moreover, there is no formal succession and inadequate spiritual mentoring for the school leader candidates. Therefore, considering that succession is also a spiritual mandate, this study offers a contextual and values-based pathway for leadership regeneration, which includes early-stage talent mapping, structured leadership development, spiritual mentorship, and alignment with the school’s Christian philosophy to ensure the continuity of biblically grounded leadership.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

DIL

Publisher

Subject

Religion Education

Description

Diligentia: Journal of Theology and Christian Education is a scientific journal of theology, Christian worldview, Christian education, philosophy of Christian education, and integration of faith and learning. It is published by the Department of Christian Religion Education at Universitas Pelita ...