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The Impact of Visionary Leadership as an Authentic Leadership Factor on Church Growth in Embu County, Kenya

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  • Stephen Njoroge Kamau

    (Department of Leadership, Pan Africa Christian University)

  • Edward Katue Nzinga

    (Department of Leadership, Pan Africa Christian University)

  • Jacob Kimathi

    (Department of Leadership, Pan Africa Christian University)

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Visionary leadership, a core component of authentic leadership, has increasingly been recognized as critical for the growth and sustainability of faith-based organizations. This study examined the impact of visionary leadership as an authentic leadership factor on church growth in Embu County, Kenya. Anchored on transformational and authentic leadership theories, the study adopted a descriptive survey design with a mixed-methods approach. The target population comprised pastors, elders, departmental heads, and congregants across mainline and Pentecostal churches. A total of 35 Pentecostal churches in Embu County were selected.  A sample of 384 participants was selected through stratified and purposive sampling. Data were collected using questionnaires and interviews, analyzed quantitatively using SPSS and qualitatively through thematic analysis. Regression analysis revealed that visionary leadership significantly contributed to church growth (R² = 0.641, p < 0.01). Vision articulation, strategic planning, and inspirational motivation led to increased membership, deeper discipleship, and greater community outreach. The study concludes that visionary leadership, as a vital authentic leadership factor, is indispensable in driving sustainable church growth.

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  • Stephen Njoroge Kamau & Edward Katue Nzinga & Jacob Kimathi, 2025. "The Impact of Visionary Leadership as an Authentic Leadership Factor on Church Growth in Embu County, Kenya," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 9(9), pages 4484-4489, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:bcp:journl:v:9:y:2025:issue-9:p:4484-4489
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