Introduction Servant leadership is one of the leadership models widely used in many areas of people’s social life, including religious and business domains. The concept was first introduced in the late 1990s, and servant leaders were defined as those who place their followers’ good over” their self-interest of the leader” (as cited in Allen et al., 2018, p. 40). Such people lead their followers by empowering them, listening to them carefully and empathetically, supporting and guiding them. It has been acknowledged that this leadership model has a positive influence on employee performance and the overall competitiveness of companies (Bao et al., 2018). Therefore, servant leadership has become quite widely spread in business, and it is, of course, one of the central models in ministry. It is possible to have a closer look at a periscope in Genesis to explore the way servant leadership is described in the Bible and how it can be used in ministry and business. Main body The periscope under consideration is the part regarding Joseph and Pharaoh. Joseph asks Pharaoh to let his family stay in Egypt due to the famine in Canaan ( New International Version , 2011, Genesis 47: 1-12). This episode is an informative illustration of servant leadership and its positive aspects (Crowther, 2018). Being a servant leader, Joseph concentrates on his family’s (his followers’) needs and encourages them to articulate their concerns and address Pharaoh. Although Joseph asks Pharaoh to help his family, Joseph’s father and his brother use an opportunity to solve their problem and ask for resources for themselves, rather than wait until Joseph settles everything for them. Although the leader is aware of the issues of those who follow and is ready to listen and assist, the followers are actors solving the problem rather than recipients of instructions. The approach displayed in this periscope is consistent with the models and techniques of modern servant leaders. The contemporary framework of servant leadership implies the focus on people’s needs that are satisfied to enhance their motivation, morale, and commitment to organizational goals. Allen et al. (2018) state that modern servant leaders inspire, motivate, and serve as moral guides to their followers. This approach is visible in the chosen periscope. Joseph is an ethical model for his family due to his ability to be compassionate, wise, loving, and emphatic. Irrespective of the past conflict, Joseph has sufficient wisdom and commitment to achieve the highest results for everyone. Importantly, this moral component of this leadership model facilitates people’s collaboration and desire to go the extra mile in achieving the highest results. The analysis of the periscope is instrumental in identifying essential aspects of servant leadership. This text extends the contemporary model in a critical domain related to conflict management. This area has not received sufficient attention from researchers or practitioners. Internal and external conflicts are apparent in the situation depicted in this text. As for the inner conflict, Joseph has to decide whom to serve, his family, or his leader, Pharaoh (Crowther, 2018). Joseph manages to resolve this dilemma by employing the highest ethical standards. He finds a way to align all people’s needs and ensure that all stakeholders are sa