| Summary: | One of the major challenges facing the contemporary African
society (and church) is ineffective leadership. The problem of
leadership in Africa has led to an increased scholarly interest
in the theology of leadership; yet, the problem of ineffective
leadership still persists in many African communities.
This literature-based research, therefore, was conducted to
explore how leadership principles embedded in the Good
Shepherd pericope of John 10:1–18 might inform the
behaviors, styles, and leadership philosophies of African
leaders and hence serve as an antidote to ineffective and
mediocre leadership within the African society. Through a historical-critical analysis and theological study of the text, the study argues that Christian leaders must serve, guide, protect, and provide for their followers, who in turn must hear their leaders’ voices and adhere to their directives.
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