TANSFORMATIONAL PASTORAL LEADERSHIP
Abstract
Purpose: The study sought to assess the influence of transformational pastoral leadership in Small Christian Communities (SCCs) on the strategic evangelization of St. Massimo Parish, Mikinduri, in Meru Catholic Diocese.
Methodology: A qualitative research design was used, involving purposive and random sampling of SCC pastoral leaders. Data collection employed guided interviews, semi-structured questionnaires, focus group discussions, and document reviews. Secondary sources included theological libraries and online academic databases.
Results: The study findings revealed that SCC leaders play central roles in driving strategic direction, enhancing communication, and aligning parish goals with diocesan and Church-wide missions. SCCs were found to be vibrant units that bridge faith with daily life and support effective pastoral coordination. Leadership qualities and relational communication emerged as key to successful strategy implementation.
Conclusion: The study concludes that Transformational pastoral leadership within SCCs significantly influences the evangelization strategy of the parish. SCC leaders serve as key communicators and implementers of church objectives.
Recommendations: The parish should strengthen communication structures, provide leadership and finance training for SCC leaders, and support SCC operations financially. It should also revise meeting schedules to improve engagement and offer doctrinal seminars.
Keywords: Leadership, strategic direction, communication and implementation, Small Christian Communities.
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