This topic includes various resources for information regarding Angola that are outside the scope of the Africa Leadership Study focus.  Information specific to the ALS in Angola is included on the “About Page” and the “Data Page” of this website.

The original survey gathered data that could be the basis of further research.  Because the ALS had limitations, we could not explore all the possibilities.  There are several topics that could be built around the SPSS data lists. The names of individuals and organizations that were identified as having a high level of impact are included under the Resource Topics “Developing Leaders” and “Developing Organizations”.  Any one of these could be the focus of further research.  One potential idea would be research on the preaching and pastoral lives of leading high impact African pastors.  We will be adding ideas for further research and you can do so as well.

There are various associations of Africans, Denominations and Organizations that have resources developed to fit the African context. They may hold conferences or training events and produce materials that grow out of their work together. We have listed links to the ones we are aware of. You may know of others to add. Their inclusion in the list is not to be considered as an endorsement.

We will feature resources that are specifically focused on developing organizations.  This topic is treated in depth in in the chapters entitled “African Christian Organizations and Socio-economic Development” and “Faith in Action: Patterns of Influential African Christian Organizations” in the ALS book “Patterns in African Christian Leadership”. Some possible tools to be developed to add to this topic page include:
• Analysis of the impact of local churches and organizations
• A self-assessment tool based on the elements of a good organization based on data from the ALS
• a list of the organizations identified in the initial survey as having a high level of impact so you can study them

You may be interested in developing your own leadership skills.  We have listed links to information on various schools or educational opportunities across Africa.  The fact that they are listed here is not to be taken as an endorsement.  See also “Studies on Leadership and Education” Topic.

This topic includes various resources for information regarding Kenya that are outside the scope of the Africa Leadership Study focus. Information specific to the ALS in Kenya is included on the “About Page” and the “Data Page” of this website.

There are a wide variety of organizations working to provide many different types of programs for developing and strengthening leaders. Some of the links on this list take you to organizations identified by Africans as having a high level of impact in the answers to the ALS survey. The details and the reports written on selected organizations are available for download on the “Data Page” of this website. Some are based in the West and many are indigenous to Africa. Some have in depth treatment in the ALS book “Patterns in African Christian Leadership”. One chapter is entitled “African Christian Organizations and Socio-economic Development” and one is entitled “Faith in Action: Patterns of Influential African Christian Organizations”.

Publish4All has several Print on Demand systems in place across Africa. They are developing training centers for a more in depth apprenticeship for those interested in this publishing method. Here is information on Publish4All and a list of systems already in place. ALS findings confirmed that there is much work to be done in making culturally contextual literature and digital materials available across Africa. A number of factors contribute to this. There is the ongoing task of developing African writers, editors and publishers. There is also the task of overcoming the difficulties of distribution – of both print and digital materials. They are explored in depth in the chapter entitled “Reading and Leading: Favorite Authors of African Christians” in the ALS book “Patterns in African Christian Leadership”. It will take the efforts of many organizations and individuals working together to address this complex challenge. See also “Training in Writing and Publishing” and “Publishing” Topics.

In order for seeds to grow they need water and nurturing care. We will be developing a process for applying for small seed grants for project development or further research. When the parameters for this are complete, the details will be available here. Perhaps other funders would have an interest in participating. We will also be developing a list of suggested possible projects that grow out of the needs that have been identified through the ALS.

If you are interested in developing your writing or editing skills or publishing materials we know of two organizations with years of experience and expertise that specifically focus on this.  There may be others that you know of that could be added.  There may be programs at some of the educational institutions that could be listed.  Media Associates International focuses on writing, editing and publishing books.  Magazine Training Institute focuses on writing, editing and publishing magazines. ALS findings confirmed that there is much work to be done in making culturally contextual literature and digital materials available across Africa.  A number of factors contribute to this. There is the ongoing task of developing African writers, editors and publishers.  There is also the task of overcoming the difficulties of distribution – of both print and digital materials. They are explored in depth in the chapter entitled “Reading and Leading: Favorite Authors of African Christians” in the ALS book “Patterns in African Christian Leadership”.  It will take the efforts of many organizations and individuals working together to address this complex challenge. See also “Publishing” and “Print on Demand” Topics.