Superordinate theme

Sub-themes

Literature support of theme

Key quote from a participant

Commitment to the growth of people (RQ1)

1. Reading and study

Individual growth_a

Lynn: His teaching was very academic. He gave me a huge book and said “here read this”.

2. Ability to ask questions

Specialized growth_b

Pat: I asked him questions and he would try to answer my questions. I didn’t know enough to ask good questions.

3. Steering and guidance

Spiritual growth_b

Chris: I would give credit to the … the camp by giving me guidance. Steering me into balance.

Empowering and developing people (RQ2)

1. Unity and teamwork

Inclusion and learning_c

Jordan: I do think that I can work with a variety of people. I value unity and sticking together.

2. Need to be seen and esteem

Grow and progress_d

Lynn: You have to be seen. To be a good leader, you have to be seen by your people where they are. But they need to see you because then they know you care.

3.Providing a place to serve

Purpose_e

Terry: I always try to help a new Christian and finding a place to serve. I use serving as a discipleship tool.

Providing direction (RQ2)

1. Always be available to help

Account-ability_f

Pat: The fact is, is that He is saying here “Tend my Lambs” because there are a lot of young believers. Feeding is teaching.

2.Teaching

Expectation_g

Riley: I always thought I was an encourager but the results were that I was a teacher.

3. Set the example

New approaches_b

Pat: I think Servant Leadership is being able to set the example. When it comes to giving, we should set the example in giving, when it comes to working with people, you set the example. A leader needs to set the example.