Together with the University of Lucerne we are organizing a conference on Theology and Leadership.
The conference theme is “Inviting the S/spirit into Leadership”. The conference explores how the S/spirit shapes leadership in times of fatigue and organizational change. This conference seeks to examine how “spirit”—understood both theologically as the Holy Spirit (with a capital S) and, from a social-scientific perspective, as the “good or bad” spirit within a team, group, or organization—animates leadership practices, shapes collective purpose, and enables moral and organizational transformation.
Building on the 2024 conference, which featured around thirty contributions addressing the question “What is the S/spirit of our leadership?”, this year’s gathering turns toward practices. Moving beyond technocratic tools and performative models, contributions are invited that focus on practices—lived, embodied, reflective, and transformational engagements with the S/spirit in leadership.
It will take place from 17 to 19 June 2026 at the University of Lucerne, bringing together experts, leaders, and interested parties from theology, church, and society. Please see the event for more information and the Call for Papers.
