GAYA KEPEMIMPINAN DI GEREJA GBI SUZUYA TANJUNG MORAWA YANG BERBEDA DENGAN GAYA KEPEMIMPINAN DI SEKOLAH SMA PGRI MEDAN

Abstract

This study aims to identify and analyze the differences in leadership styles between the church leader at GBI Suzuya Tanjung Morawa and the school principal at SMAS PGRI 1 Medan. The research employs a qualitative method with a phenomenological approach through direct interviews with both leaders as well as several congregational members and teachers. The findings reveal that church leadership is oriented toward spiritual service, faith development, and strengthening interpersonal relationships among congregants by emphasizing values of love, empathy, and the example of Christ. Meanwhile, the school principal’s leadership focuses on educational management, human resource development, and the enhancement of motivation and academic achievement through the application of a transformational leadership style. The main difference lies in the orientation and approach, where the church leader’s style is relational and spiritual, while the school principal’s is structural and strategic. The study concludes that an effective leadership style must be aligned with the organization’s characteristics, vision, and needs in order to achieve common goals optimally.