Community empowerment in leading pesantren: A research of Nyai’s leadership

<span>Leadership is one of the essential factors that can influence community involvement in realizing the character of male and female students in the <em>pesantren</em> (Islamic boarding schools) in Jambi, Indonesia<em>.</em> This study proposed <em>Nyai’s </em></span><span>(female religious leaders in the<em> pesantren</em>) charismatic, economic, and social responsibility leadership models in the context of community empowerment (CE). This quantitative research aimed to determine the contribution of <em>Nyai’s</em> leadership models to CE. The data from the questionnaire were analyzed using path and flowchart analysis. The results showed that the three <em>Nyai</em>’s leadership models in this study influenced and contributed to CE to support the <em>pesantren</em>’<em>s</em> activities and programs. This study recommended adopting the three <em>Nyai’s</em> leadership models in empowering the community in the <em>pesantren</em>.</span>