Findings

A CLOSER LOOK AT WHAT WE’VE LEARNED

ANALYSIS AND DISCERNMENT

Once the research data was collected the full ALS team gathered several times to review the data. We looked for patterns, for themes, for similarities and differences across the three countries. Initially we were able to agree on “17 Insights Into Leadership in Africa” which is available below. Additional infographics below give an overview of certain themes.

AFRICAN CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP

In order to better understand certain strategically important topics, individuals have done extensive in-depth work which is available in our book. The book and the website are designed to compliment each other, giving access to background, data, analysis and additional resources. Details on book topics and authors are available by clicking the green button below the testimonial.

“How does this study of Christian leadership in Africa differ from others?” Unlike other documents on the topic, African Christian Leadership: Realities, Opportunities, and Impact is the result of many years of solid, qualitative and quantitative research conducted in three countries across a wide range of denominations and ethnicities. This feature alone sets the book apart from others and it is the basis for important new contributions to understanding the realities of Christian leadership in contemporary African societies.

While many emphasize the need for more and better-prepared leaders for African churches, few have reflected on the nature of Christian leadership itself. Fewer still are those who have written on the qualities needed in African Christian leaders.

I commend the authors of the study and the agency that funded it for research designed, conducted and reported on in a coherent and collaborative manner. It is my earnest hope that the overall approach taken in the research and in writing the book would stimulate similar undertakings in the years to come. You will find here many treasures as you read about and further explore African Christian leadership.

Tite Tienou, PhDResearch Professor, Theology of Mission

BOOK INFORMATION

“Illuminating and stimulating, this book helps us to understand why and how effective African Christian organizations and their leaders make a significant impact in their local context. It also challenges us to think strategically how best to invest in effective leadership in Africa.”

Daniel BourdanneSecretary General, International Fellowship of Evangelical Students

“This fine book takes into account three major linguistic groups in Africa, and provides a qualitative perspective with good statistics to guide any Christian leader searching for better leadership or undertaking research in the domain.”

Joanna IIboudoExecutive Secretary, Pan African Christian Women’s Alliance

“The vast amounts of data undergirding this book yields tools of assessment and application for pastors, donors, universities and governments.”

Miriam AdeneyAuthor, Kingdom without borders: The Untold Story of Global Christianity

“In an age when African Christian growth is obvious but detailed insights into that growth are too rare, these essays disclose aspects of the processes forming effective African Christian leaders and the important roles such leaders can play.”

Paul KollmannCSC, President, American Society of Missiology

Findings

ANALYSIS AND DISCERNMENT

AFRICAN CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP

17 Resultados

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17 Findings

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17 Constatations

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African Readership

Leadership Insights

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