Influence of Transformational Leadership on Activities of Indigenous Missionary Organization in Nigeria
Abstract
Responses to Christian mission work in Nigeria have produced some expressions of faith which actively involved in mission work. This has led to formation of Indigenous Missionary Organizations (IMOs) to further carryout the task of Great Commission through transformational leadership. It was confirmed that the administration of the organizations differs one from the other and while some provides for smooth running and progress, abnormalities were sported in the wheel of progress of others and such challenges often pose threats to the growth of mission work. Therefore, this study examined five IMOs in relation to transformational leadership. The study adopted exploratory sequential research design. Sample for the study involved a total of 154 respondents and 2 principal leaders selected among the five IMOs. A duly valid research-designed instruments were used for data collection with r =0.745. Data was analyzed using frequency counts, percentages, mean and regression analysis. Findings revealed that features of transformational leadership are highly prominent among the leaders of IMOs with empathy, integrity, self-awareness, motivation and visionary were highly regular. The Study concludes that denominational and mission organizational leaders possessed certain features of transformational leadership competencies which positively affect and impact leadership and mission activities among IMOs in Nigeria. Therefore, it is recommended that mission organization should employ leaders with qualities that can impact mission efforts
