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Effect of Team Leadership on the Growth of Pentecostal Churches in Kenya

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  • Samwel Muguna Henry

    (Department of Leadership, Pan Africa Christian University)

  • Nguchie Gathogo

    (Department of Leadership, Pan Africa Christian University)

  • Solomon Mbula Munyao

    (Department of Leadership, Pan Africa Christian University)

Abstract

Team leadership represents a departure from traditional hierarchical structures, which are increasingly viewed as ineffective in modern organizations across both secular and private sectors. The study aimed to explore how the selected team leadership dimensions differentially fostered growth in Pentecostal churches in Kenya. The investigation proceeded through the lenses of The Hill Model for Team Leadership. The study employed correlation research design. The target population for this study comprises 42,209 clergy members, specifically 2,828 bishops, 11,633 reverends, and 27,748 pastors, from Pentecostal churches across Kenya. A simple random sample of 380 participants was drawn. Structured questionnaire was administered using drop-and-pick method. Data was summarised using mean and standard deviation while inferences were drawn using correlation and regression analysis techniques. Results showed that team leadership dimensions collectively explained 19.4% of the variance in church growth, with a significant F-value (15.144, p

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  • Samwel Muguna Henry & Nguchie Gathogo & Solomon Mbula Munyao, 2025. "Effect of Team Leadership on the Growth of Pentecostal Churches in Kenya," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 9(1), pages 5058-5070, January.
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