O processo de desenvolvimento de líderes no reino de Deus: Em defesa de uma filosofia de formação de liderança servil a partir de um modelo trinitário de autodoação

Abstract

This article proposes a Kingdom-centered and Trinitarian approach to the development of Christian leaders, articulating theological foundations and principles of organizational formation. Structured in three dimensions — internal, external, and transcendent — the model understands leadership development as a spiritual, relational, and continuous process, centered on self-giving and service. The internal dimension refers to the consolidation of the leader's identity in Christ, their self-perception, and the coherence between being, knowing, and doing. The external dimension concerns the capacity to perceive the other and the context as a field for service and mission. The superior dimension, on the other hand, implies submission to divine revelation, spiritual discernment, and alignment with God's will. The formative process is represented by an ascending developmental spiral, composed of five recurrent stages: identity, calling, perception of reality, response, and multiplication. This dynamic highlights the non-linear and relational nature of the leader's growth, who matures through the interaction between experiences, crises, and vocational faithfulness. The proposed process adopts Kingdom-centric evaluation criteria, based on faithfulness and engagement, prioritizing coherence with the character of Christ and missionary commitment within the context of the faith community. Thus, it offers a theological and pedagogical basis applicable both to the formation of ministerial leaders and to the development of organizational leadership guided by the values of the Kingdom of God.