Josiah’s Reform as a Model of Leadership among the Servants in Batam based on 2 Kings 22-23:1-30

Abstract

Reformist leadership is a term that refers to people who have a desire to carry out an act of change that is better than before. Reformers are defined as people who advocate reform or people who support reform. Practically reform is an action that leads to change for the better. So reformist leadership is in essence leadership towards change in accordance with God's will. In this study, an in-depth study of the explanatory and confirmatory studies of Josiah's reformist approach as a model of leadership based on 2 Kings 22-23:1-30 was carried out among the servants in Batam in order to ascertain the extent to which it is infused in leadership in Batam. Josiah’s story guides Christians to a critical dynamic in the way in which people, especially leaders lead their nations. Josiah constantly sought to do “right in the sight of God. Josiah’s enthusiasm, and determination to serve God faitfhully confirmed that it was indeed possible to do what God wills fully and his actions are a role-modeling behaviour for us. Josiah’s kingship greatly influenced the people of Israel but the core of his leadership stance is also important for the actions and even the lifestyles of ministry leaders, and others in leadership roles today.