The development of leadership in the Anglican Church : the impact of a training program in the Anglican Diocese of Central Zambia on church growth

Abstract

The concept of leadership in faith-based organizations may seem to be vague when we view the entire concept in the field of leadership. This is more so as it has to do with divine concepts and matters that are spiritual and as it has been classified arguably that the faith organizations are non-profit organization. This research examines the church leadership development and the impact of a training program in the Anglican Diocese of Central Zambia that may enhance church growth. The research focuses on the need for church leadership development and explores ways in which the impact of improved training quality would enhance church growth. Church growth is a many faceted term and may include growth in depth of faith, but also growth in numbers and will not happen without proper and inspiring church leadership. The research has suggested that leadership training is necessary for the development of any church and enhanced leadership that may lead to church growth. Looking at the church statistics for the past six years, the church has not grown as expected. Therefore, it has been observed that all those involved in the process of leadership development have a voice and role to play in the church growth. This study will research what training program may be preferable to follow in order to develop leadership for the purpose of church growth.