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The Impact of Trust on Church Growth in Embu County, Kenya
(The International Journal Of Humanities & Social Studies, 2026-06-02) Stephen Njoroge Kamau; Edward Katue Nzinga; Jacob Kimathi
Leadership is one of the biggest challenges facing churches operating in the ever-changing and complex 21st-century environment, with authentic leadership playing a critical role in the church's growth. This study sought to assess the impact of Trust on Church Growth in Embu County, Kenya. The specific objective of the study was to establish the impact of trust on church growth. A descriptive survey design and positivism philosophy were adopted in this study. The target population of this study was all congregants of churches in Embu West Sub County. A purposeful sampling technique was employed to obtain the sample. Questionnaires and interview schedules were used in the collection of data. Data analysis utilized both descriptive and inferential statistics. The descriptive statistics revealed a high score of trust in church leadership (4.18, SD = 0.518). A strong positive correlation was found between church growth and trust (r = .722, p<.01). Regression analysis showed that trust significantly predicted church growth (R² = .740, p <.01). Conclusions were drawn that trust is indispensable to church growth. The study affirmed trust as a critical component in the leadership framework with implications for church growth. Therefore, church leaders should prioritize building trust within the congregation. Church policymakers should implement and enforce policies that promote trust within the church. Leadership developers should prioritize and recommend the development of leaders who embody trust.
The Strategic Nature of Servant Leadership and Emotional Intelligence in Interpersonal Conflict Management among Pastors from Selected Urban Churches in Kenya
(The International Journal of Humanities & Social Studies, 2026-06-02) Musya, Anna; Gathogo, Nguchie; Chiroma, Nathan
The study investigated the relationship between servant leadership and interpersonal conflict management amongpastors in selected urban churches in Kenya. The study applied a pragmatic philosophy and used the convergent parallel mixed methods approach to collect data. The target population was 180 pastors. Through purposive sampling, a sample of 123 respondents was arrived at. Questionnaires were sent to respondents through email addresses and through WhatsApp social media applications. A total of 75 responses were received. The qualitative data were collected through a semi-structured questionnaire. Thematic analysis was used to analyze the texts from qualitative data. The qualitative analysis revealed challenges that impede the use of servant leadership in conflict management. The emerging themes from the qualitative analysis revealed that organizational leadership, organizational culture, spiritual maturity and self-leadership were necessary antecedents to the use of servant leadership in conflict management. The researcher recommends that leaders at the top or executive levels of an organization need to pay attention to the culture of the organization when handling conflict management if they desire to see an improvement in interpersonal relationships and overall performance. Practical recommendations from the findings include capacity-building education and training for pastors on the practical application of servant leadership behaviours in relation to conflict management, conflict resolution skills and emotional intelligence skills.
Correlation between Team Competence and Church Growth: A Survey of Pentecostal Churches in Selected Counties in Kenya
(International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Analysis, 2026-06-02) Samwel Muguna Henry; Nguchie Gathogo; Solomon Mbula Munyao
Pentecostal churches in Kenya principally function within a team-oriented leadership model, where the capabilities of leaders and their teams play a crucial role in the church’s growth and sustainability. This study aimed at determining the relationship between team competence and the growth of selected Pentecostal churches in Kenya. A descriptive-correlational survey design was employed. The study targeted 7,626 clergy members from selected Pentecostal churches in five counties: Meru, Tharaka-Nithi, Laikipia, Embu, and Nyeri. Stratified random sampling technique was used to distribute questionnaires to respondents, attracting 321 participants. Data analysis was conducted using mean and standard deviation scores, alongside correlation and regression techniques in SPSS. Findings indicated a moderate yet statistically significant positive correlation between team competence and church growth (r = .279, p < .01). Regression analysis further confirmed that team competence is a significant predictor of church growth, F(1, 318) = 26.94, p < .01, accounting for 7.8% of the variance (R² = .078). These results highlight that team competence is not merely beneficial but essential for the continued expansion of Pentecostal churches in Kenya. The study underscores the importance of cultivating a competent leadership culture as a strategic imperative for ensuring long-term church growth and sustainability
Neuroleadership Research Challenge for Systematic Literature Review in Kenya: A Documentary Analysis
(African Journal of Educational and Social Science Research, 2026-06-02) George Kirigi; Jane W. Kinuthia; Robert Gitau
The purport of this literature review was to synthesise and present subsisting cognizance on neuroleadership, including concepts, theories, and research findings, with the aim of incrementing understanding of its potential to inspire a replicable study in Kenya. Neuroscience-predicated approaches have had little presence in studies in the field of leadership and healthcare leaders in public hospitals. Neuroleadership, an emerging field that bridges cognitive neuroscience and leadership and holds great promise in enhancing leadership efficacy. While the paucity of research shows neuroleadership is neglected in Kenya, it is a promising area that coalesces neuroscience and leadership to provide a comprehensive understanding of leaders and to amend decision making quality.
Strategic Leadership, Organisational Culture, and Growth of the Anglican Church of Kenya
(International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), 2026-06-02) Peter Maina Mwangi; David Minja; Barnabé Anzuruni Msabah
The Anglican Church of Kenya (ACK) has encountered various growth challenges, including the sustainability of its programs and the need for technological and spiritual advancement. This study aimed to assess the impact of church strategic leadership and organizational culture on ACK’s growth. The specific objectives were to: (1) determine the relationship between strategic leadership and church growth and (2) explore whether organizational culture moderates the relationship between strategic leadership and growth. Informed by Strategic Leadership and Upper Echelons theories, the study utilized correlation research design. The target population comprised 315 church leaders, including members of the Provincial Administration, Archdeaconry/Parochial Leadership, and the Nairobi Diocesan Secretariat. Proportionate stratified sampling was employed to select 176 respondents. Data collection involved a structured questionnaire on a 5-point scale. Linear regression analysis was used to test research hypotheses, with SPSS version 23 aiding quantitative data analysis. Strategic leadership together with organizational culture accounted for 52.8% of the variance in church growth (R2=.528, DF (3) = 64.257, p<.01). However, the interaction term between strategic leadership and organizational culture did not show evidence of moderation (β=-.038, p>.05). Examination of the regression coefficients revealed that organizational culture had statistically significant predictive power on church growth (β=.757, p<.05) but the effect size of strategic leadership on church growth was insignificant (β=.398, p>.05). It was concluded that organizational culture is ultimately what counts for church growth within the Anglican Church of Kenya, though strategic leadership plays a positive role. Therefore, fostering a strong organizational culture within the Anglican Church of Kenya can significantly contribute to its growth and sustainability, and this can be reinforced by strategic leadership.