Browsing by Author "Chiroma, Nathan"

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    Effects of Inspirational Motivation on Clergy Effectiveness in Pentecostal Assemblies of God in Uganda
    (European Journal of Management and Marketing Studies, 2024) Omara, George Joel; Gathogo, Nguchie; Chiroma, Nathan
    This study examined the effects of inspirational motivation on clergy effectiveness within the Pentecostal Assemblies of God (PAG) in Uganda. Despite the crucial role of clergy in providing effective leadership and administration, significant shortcomings in fundamental ministries have been reported, including declining church planting rates, poor record-keeping, and decreased offerings and tithes. Using a mixed-methods approach underpinned by pragmatic philosophy, the study collected data from 311 clergy members, including bishops, assembly pastors, and associate pastors, selected through cluster multistage random sampling. Quantitative data were analyzed using Stata Version 18, while qualitative data were analyzed thematically using NVivo Version 14. The findings revealed a moderately strong positive correlation between inspirational motivation and clergy effectiveness (r = 0.5037). Qualitative analysis identified key motivational factors, including continuous teaching and preaching, training and skill development, support and encouragement, resource mobilization, and community outreach. However, challenges such as inadequate motivation and unclear communication of vision were also noted. The study recommends that church leaders prioritize providing clear vision and purpose, emotional engagement with congregants, and role modeling, while emphasizing continuous teaching, training, and recognition of members' efforts to enhance clergy effectiveness within PAG Uganda.
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    Influence of Social and Health Related Stress on Quality Family Relationships Among Clergy: A Case of Christ Is The Answer Ministries, Kenya
    (IOSR Journal Of Humanities And Social Science (IOSR-JHSS), 2023-04-24) Makena, Veronica Kaari; Wambugu, Anne; Chiroma, Nathan
    Background: The responsibilities of clergy members, which include providing spiritual guidance and support to their congregation, can be challenging and result in occupational stress. This stress can have an impact on both the clergy members themselves and their relationships with their families. This study investigated the influence of social and health related stress on quality family relationships among clergy in Christ Is The Answer Ministries, Kenya (CITAM). Materials and Methods: A pragmatist lens which informs the adoption of mixed methods research design was used. Out of a sample size of 135, 115 respondents comprising of 57 pastors, 40 spouse and 18 children participated in the study. Ethical considerations were adhered to by receiving the necessary approvals and licenses before commencing the study. Primary data was collected using questionnaires and focus group discussions which were all done online. Quantitative data was analyzed using the linear regression technique in SPSS Version 28 and presented through tables. The qualitative data was transcribed and analysed using thematic analysis approach with identification of key themes. Results: The quantitative data demonstrated strongly that the clergy at CITAM Kenya have a high quality of clergy family relationships despite the daunting nature of their jobs. It showed that even though the occupational stress among the clergy was moderately high, they maintained very high quality of family relationships. Qualitative data revealed that the clergy family members, especially the spouses suffer the same effects of occupational stress that the clergy suffer. There is, therefore, need for the Church to empower both the clergy and their families for ministerial work. Empowering the two will increase the support base and reduce the severity of the occupational stress and its effects on the quality of clergy family relationships. Conclusion: This research study has contributed to the body of knowledge by investigating the influence of occupational stress on the quality of clergy family relationships at CITAM, Kenya. It has investigated the effects social and health-related stress on the quality of clergy family relationships.
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    Mentoring and the ministerial formation of seminary students
    (Stellenbosch Theological Journal, 2017) Chiroma, Nathan
    In this article I shall look at the role of mentoring and its relational nature in the ministerial formation of seminary students. Incorporating the relational nature of mentoring in ministerial formation it facilitates the integration of seminary students’ classroom experiences and their intellectual imaginations into practical ministerial skills in both the church and community. It is argued that embracing the relational nature of mentoring for ministerial formation in theological seminaries will help seminary students develop an awareness of the knowledge, skills and attitudes required for effective practical ministry. It will further help them develop an appreciation for their unique calling, gifting and skills. This article thus looks into how the relational nature of mentoring can foster the ministerial formation of seminary students.
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    Servant Leadership as an Impetus to Conflict Management among Pastors in Selected Urban Churches in Kenya
    (The International Journa of Business & Management, 2026-06-02) Musya, Anna; Gathogo, Nguchie; Chiroma, Nathan
    The study looked into the connection between servant leadership and interpersonal conflict management among pastors from two denominations in urban towns in Kenya. Servant leadership was considered the independent variable, while interpersonal conflict management styles were considered the dependent variable. Three objectives guided the study: to find out how emotional healing affects interpersonal conflict management, to determine how putting followers first affects interpersonal conflict, and to examine the effect of behaving ethically on interpersonal conflict among pastors in selected urban churches in Kenya. The study applied a pragmatic philosophical approach and used the convergent parallel mixed methods approach to collect data. The study calculated a sample size of 123 responses, of which 75 participants responded. Quantitative data was analyzed using STATA v17. Correlation analysis was used to determine the relationships between the constructs of the variables. Findings from the study indicated that servant leadership behaviours of emotional healing, putting followers first and behaving ethically had an effect on accommodating, compromising, and collaborating conflict management styles among pastors in selected urban churches in Kenya. The findings provided empirical strength to the practice of servant leadership behaviours for effective interpersonal conflict management. The researcher recommended that leadership training for pastors incorporate the practical applications of servant leadership behaviours for enhanced interpersonal conflict management among pastors.
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    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.
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    Young People as social actors: Empowering youth to address bad governance and corruption and corruption in Africa
    (Cambridge Scholars Publishing, 2019-08-01) Chiroma, Nathan
    Social change could be defined as the process of shifting attitudes, values, and actions to address social problems in a positive way. Today's youth have both the power and the potential to change the world positively. Social change led by young people have proven to have a lasting impact (Andy&Canmel2006). Conventionally, the youth in Africa have been asked to keep away from politics and governance. It is, however, the case that good governance and the fight against corruption are realistic with youth empowerment. Deo1ographically, Africa is the most youthful continent: it has more children and young people than any other continent in the world. This chapter focuses on how we can empower young people in the fight against corruption and bad governance in Africa. The chapter argues that young people, if properly empowered, will play a central role in combating the threats and challenges posed by bad governance and corruption in most African countries. It further argues for the role of the youth in nation-building as a crucial element to good governance and a corruption-free society. Young people have been proven to be problem solvers, to have a positive influence on their peers and the nation, and are extremely ambitious. They have the ability to create an identity for themselves and move the nation forward. However, one thing is still missing: proper empowerment that will propel them to become the social actors they ought to be in the fight against corruption and bad governance