THE IMPACT OF LEADERSHIP STYLES IN THE PENTECOSTAL CHURCHES ON THE GROWTH OF THE GOSPEL IN KADUNA STATE

THE IMPACT OF LEADERSHIP STYLES IN THE PENTECOSTAL CHURCHES ON THE GROWTH OF THE GOSPEL IN KADUNA STATE

ABSTRACT
The various leadership styles emanating from the ever increasing Pentecostal
churches and their consequences on the growth of the gospel calls for concern. It is
common knowledge that some Pentecostal churches practice a sort of democratic
leadership style by carrying every member along in their decision making, others
practice autocratic leadership style in which decisions are taken solely by the general
overseer while some practice other leadership styles like shepherding and
motivational leadership styles. Mismanagement of church funds has continued to be a
topical issue in Pentecostal circle, causing disaffection among church members and
this has continued to lead to proliferation of Pentecostal churches in Nigeria. In view
of the above, the study examined the impact of leadership styles in the Pentecostal
churches on the growth of the gospel in Kaduna State. Survey method was used and
data was collected from 380 respondents (male = 195, female = 185) using
questionnaire developed by the researcher. Data collected was used to answer the
research questions raised, and tested hypotheses stated for the study at .05 level of
significance. Results suggest significant difference in opinions between male and
female on leadership styles in Pentecostal churches in Kaduna State, t = 4.840 p < .05.
Respondents agreed that autocratic, motivational and visionary leadership styles are
the most practiced styles in Pentecostal churches in Kaduna State. There was no
statistically significant difference in opinions between ministers and members of
Pentecostal churches as regards the leadership styles used in handling church funds, t
= .841, p > .05. Respondents generally disagreed that church funds are handled by the
general overseer alone, rather he is being assisted by the treasurer and financial
secretary. The study also found statistically significant difference in opinions of single
and married members of Pentecostal churches on effects of the leadership styles on
the growth of the gospel, t = 6.604, p < .05. It was found that the growth of the church
and the gospel in Pentecostal churches was largely influenced by their leadership
styles. Based on the findings, it‘s recommended that in order to encourage probity,
transparency, and accountability, while some general overseers handle the church
funds, they should be assisted by the financial secretary and the treasurer. Quarterly,
external auditors should be invited to help in auditing the church accounts.

TABLE OF CONTENT

Title page- – – – – – – – – i
Approval page – – – – – – – -ii
Dedication – – – – – – – – -iii
Acknowledgement – – – – – – – -iv
Abstract – – – – – – – – – -v
Table of content – – – – – – – -vi

CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION – – – – – – – -1
1.0 Background of the study – – – – -1
1.1 Statement of the problem – – – – -5
1.2 Purpose of the study – – – – – -6
1.3 Significance of the study – – – – -8
1.4 Research questions – – – – – -9
1.5 Scope of the study – – – – – – -10

CHAPTER TWO

LITERATURE REVIEW – – – – – – -11

CHAPTER THREE

Research methodology – – – – – – -39
Design of study – – – – – – – -40

CHAPTER FOUR

Presentation, analysis and interpretation of data – -48

CHAPTER FIVE

Summary of findings – – – – – – -60
Conclusion – – – – – – – – -61
Recommendations – – – – – – – -62
Suggestions for further research – – – – -64
References – – – – – – – – -65
Appendix I – – – – — – – – -68
Questionnaire. – – – – – – – -69

THE IMPACT OF LEADERSHIP STYLES IN THE PENTECOSTAL CHURCHES ON THE GROWTH OF THE GOSPEL IN KADUNA STATE

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