Leadership and finances in African congregations: a practical theological study of congregations in the Reformed Church in Zambia

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dc.contributor.advisorMostert, Nicolaas Jacobusen_ZA
dc.contributor.authorKalito, Michael Dennisen_ZA
dc.date.accessioned2025-05-14T17:32:49Z
dc.date.available2025-05-14T17:32:49Z
dc.date.issued2024en_ZA
dc.descriptionThesis (Ph.D.(Practical Theology))--University of the Free State, 2024en_ZA
dc.description.abstractThis practical theological study explores the intricate relationship between leadership and finances in congregations within the Reformed Church in Zambia. This research investigates how leadership practices impact on financial management and sustainability in African congregations. The study reveals that effective leadership, characterised by financial transparency, accountability, and stewardship, is crucial in promoting optimal financial management. The research proposes that upholding these leadership tenets can create flourishing congregations. The research proposes a contextualised leadership model, integrating biblical principles and African values, to enhance financial oversight and integrity in congregations. The findings contribute to the broader discourse on leadership, finance, and sustainability in African churches, offering practical and actionable recommendations for denominational leaders, pastors, and congregational members, empowering them to influence their congregations positively. The research highlights two key recommendations for RCZ congregations. Firstly, the research recommends the need for intentional leadership development in terms of training and capacity building. Secondly, in view of the well-established RCZ financial policies, the research recommend financial stewardship, where abuse of congregation finances should be avoided by adhering to the rules that govern congregation finances.en_ZA
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/11660/13052
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherUniversity of the Free Stateen_ZA
dc.rights.holderUniversity of the Free Stateen_ZA
dc.subjectLeadershipen_ZA
dc.subjectFinancesen_ZA
dc.subjectAfrican congregationsen_ZA
dc.subjectReformed Church in Zambiaen_ZA
dc.subjectPractical theologyen_ZA
dc.subjectSustainabilityen_ZA
dc.subjectFinancial managementen_ZA
dc.titleLeadership and finances in African congregations: a practical theological study of congregations in the Reformed Church in Zambiaen_ZA
dc.typeThesis
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