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dc.contributor.authorMuthuri, Peter
dc.date.accessioned2021-02-08T13:38:26Z
dc.date.available2021-02-08T13:38:26Z
dc.date.issued2020-06
dc.identifier.urihttp://ir-library.ku.ac.ke/handle/123456789/21399
dc.descriptionA Thesis Submitted to the School of Humanities and Social Sciences in Partial Fulfilment of the Requirement for the Award of a Master of Arts Degree in Religious Studies of Kenyatta University. June, 2020en_US
dc.description.abstractThis research set to explore participative leadership in relation to SDA Church‟s growth in Magarini Sub-county, Kilifi County, Kenya. Part of SDA‟s policy recognizes that authority rests in the entire membership. However, the situation on the ground is different since ordinary members are not allowed to participate in leadership. The research sought first, to examine the extent of members‟ inclusivity in leadership to enhance growth; second, to explore the causes and analyze the effects of lack of participatory leadership thus correlating members‟ involvement in leadership and church growth. SDA leadership style is exposed to forces and is affected by factors that undermine church growth. Team Leadership Model was considered an appropriate theoretical orientation for this study in order to highlight constant team analysis and improvement to cultivate church growth. The study adopted the descriptive survey design. To generate data, questionnaires were administered, besides FGD Guide and observation schedule. Nine SDA Churches took part in the study out of which 287 respondents satisfactorily participated. Data generated from field research were presented and analyzed as per the research objectives. It was observed that few members involved themselves in evangelism and opening of Sabbath schools respectively. However, not all Churches had up to date registers. Churches lacked serious Bible study divisions. Members and leaders lacked knowledge on team management. Obstacles to effective communication and socio-economic factors related to gender and family issues were prevalent. Leaders should work in groups by clarifying group roles and initiating more team independence, by taking actions that are goal-focused and which satisfy needs. They should resist forces that lead to exclusive leadership. Further, they should use a combination of various practices of leadership such as prayer life, Bible study, seminars/workshops, conducting time-frame schedules, visitation of members and attending revivals. Participative leadership motivates people and encourages them to be involved in activities; it engages in decision- making necessary for the growth of the church. It calls for team effectiveness where members manage activities corporately, respect church‟s beliefs and counsels, share information, deliberate on issues and agree before implementation of activities to enhance church growth.en_US
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherKenyatta Universityen_US
dc.subjectParticipative Leadershipen_US
dc.subjectRelationen_US
dc.subjectSeventh-Day Adventisten_US
dc.subjectChurch’sen_US
dc.subjectKilifi Countyen_US
dc.subjectKenyaen_US
dc.titleParticipative Leadership In Relation To Seventh-Day Adventist Church’s Growth In Kilifi County, Kenyaen_US
dc.typeThesisen_US


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