Efficacy of Mentoring Young Ministers for a Sustainable Healthy Church in Lagos East Baptist Conference

Thèse de Doctorat , 2017 , 202 Pages

Théologie - Théologie pratique

Historically, sustainable healthy church depends on strong leadership platform, this strong pastoral leadership is often lacking in our churches today. Thus, the problems addressed how mentoring opportunities for young pastors are imperative for church leadership and its connection between mentoring and church healthy growth. This project uses quantitative and descriptive methodological approach in order to gain a balanced understanding for sustaining healthy growing of the church in Lagos East Baptist Conference (LEBC) through mentoring of young ministers for healthy church and leadership development.

It is a descriptive survey and a cross-sectional study designed for demographic and attitudinal data collection, on the role of mentoring young ministers on healthy growth of the church. This research focused on 78 selected churches in LEBC and addressed the manner in which their unique worldview has shaped their mentoring preferences. It studies the nature of mentoring young pastors and the nature of mentoring platform needed for them to play this vital role in the church. As part of this research, current literature on the Christian mentoring principle and practice were reviewed and related to the growth of the church. It used case study research design and cases chosen represented a traditional and a hybrid approach to mentoring.
It evaluated data collected from one-on-one focused interviews according to three hypotheses: a) Most healthy churches have pastors who have godly mentors. b) Mentored pastors are organic factors in healthy sustainability of any church, and c) Pastors who are not mentored after their Seminary and Bible college training with a mentoring relationship where life experiences are mutually shared and processed tend to be detrimental to himself, family and ministry. The research found that mentoring is a hallmark to healthy church growth, and recommend denominational multiple mentoring opportunities like character formation; emotional intelligence; and skills and organizational capabilities development that meet the needs of pastors and proposed for further research on mentoree turning against their mentors.

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION
• 1.1 Background of the Study
• 1.2 Statement of the Problem
• 1.3 Purpose of the Study
• 1.4 Research Questions
• 1.5 Significance of the Study
• 1.6 Scope of the Study
• 1.7 Delimitation of the Study
• 1.8 Operational Definition of Terms
• CHAPTER TWO: LITERATURE REVIEW
• 2.1 The Concept of Mentorship
• 2.2 Mentoring in the Bible
• 2.3 Types of Mentorship
• 2.4 Principles of Mentorship
• 2.5 Purpose of Mentoring
• 2.6 Importance of Mentoring in Ministry
• 2.7 Advantages of Mentoring
• 2.8 Challenges of Mentoring
• 2.9 Mentoring in the Church
• 2.10 Mentoring Young Ministers in the Church
• 2.11 The Concept of Sustainable Healthy Church
• 2.12 Factors that Contribute to Sustainable Healthy Church
• 2.13 Leadership in the Sustainable Healthy Church
• CHAPTER THREE: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
• 3.1 Research Design
• 3.2 Population of the Study
• 3.3 Sample and Sampling Techniques
• 3.4 Instruments for Data Collection
• 3.5 Data Analysis Techniques
• 3.6 Validity and Reliability
• CHAPTER FOUR: DATA PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS
• 4.1 Data Presentation
• 4.2 Data Analysis
• CHAPTER FIVE: SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS, AND RECOMMENDATIONS
• 5.1 Summary of Findings
• 5.2 Conclusions
• 5.3 Recommendations
• 5.4 Implications of the Study
• 5.5 Limitations of the Study
• 5.6 Suggestions for Further Studies
• REFERENCES

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This project aims to evaluate the effectiveness of mentoring programs for young ministers in the Lagos East Baptist Conference, focusing on their impact on building a sustainable and healthy church environment. The study investigates the current state of mentoring within the conference, identifies potential benefits and challenges, and examines the link between mentoring and church growth. Key themes explored in the project include:

• The importance and nature of mentoring within a religious context.
• The specific needs and challenges faced by young ministers.
• The impact of effective mentoring on the development and growth of churches.
• The role of mentorship in fostering a sustainable and healthy church community.
• Strategies for improving mentoring programs within the Lagos East Baptist Conference.

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

• Chapter 1: This chapter sets the stage for the research by providing a background on the study, outlining the problem it addresses, defining the research questions, and explaining the significance and scope of the investigation. It also clarifies the operational definitions of key terms used throughout the study.
• Chapter 2: This chapter provides a comprehensive review of relevant literature related to mentorship in the context of religious organizations, particularly focusing on the experiences of young ministers. It delves into the theoretical framework of mentorship, exploring various types, principles, and purposes, highlighting the importance of mentoring for sustainable healthy church development. This chapter examines the role of leadership in creating and sustaining a healthy church environment, exploring key factors that contribute to its longevity and effectiveness.
• Chapter 3: This chapter outlines the research methodology used in the study. It details the research design, explains the population and sampling techniques employed, describes the instruments used for data collection, and clarifies the data analysis techniques used. It also addresses the validity and reliability of the research methods.
• Chapter 4: This chapter presents and analyzes the collected data, presenting findings and insights gained from the research. It utilizes statistical analysis and descriptive methods to understand the effectiveness of mentoring programs in the Lagos East Baptist Conference and its impact on church growth and sustainability.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

The study focuses on key terms related to mentorship, church leadership, and church growth, emphasizing the intersection of these concepts within the context of the Lagos East Baptist Conference. These key terms include: mentoring, young ministers, sustainable healthy church, church leadership, church growth, and leadership development. The research utilizes empirical data and qualitative analysis to explore the efficacy of mentorship programs in fostering a thriving and sustainable church community.

• Auteur: Steve Adekanbi (Auteur)
• Année de publication: 2017
• Pages: 202
• N° de catalogue: V358451
• ISBN (ebook): 9783668448308
• ISBN (Livre): 9783668448315
• Langue: anglais
• mots-clé: efficacy, mentoring, young, ministers, sustainable, healthy, church, lagos, east, baptist, conference