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Dimensions of Innovation and Worship Experience among Congregations in Lagos West Baptist Conference, South– Western, Nigeria

Michael Abimbola Siyanbola, Prof. Marta Bennett, Prof. Mike Wicker :

Abstract

This study explores the dimensions of innovation and their impact on the worship experience among congregations within the Lagos West Baptist Conference in South-Western, Nigeria. The research highlights how churches in this region practice innovation in proclaiming the gospel, worship experiences, process, people, and community engagement. The study draws on a diverse population of pastors, church leaders, and congregants. The findings reveal a dynamic and innovative approach to worship, with church leaders employing various creative methods to address the physical and spiritual needs of their members with a notable level of acceptable character and conduct within the church community, driven by innovative programs aimed at enhancing worship experiences for both attendees and their immediate communities. The study concluded that churches in the Lagos West Baptist Conference embrace open, process and organization innovation, demonstrating strong adaptability as the technological world evolved. The churches utilized information and communication technologies to enhance the worship experiences and meet the physical and spiritual needs of their attendees. The study recommends that churches in Lagos West Baptist Conference should therefore continue to invest in technological tools to further enhance the worship experience and reach a broader audience of youth who are more digitally inclined, offer ongoing training for church leaders on the latest technological advancements, explore diverse worship formats and encourage partner with other churches and organization on resources sharing. The study contributes to the understanding of how innovation can profoundly influence religious practices, offering insights into the evolving landscape of worship in contemporary Nigerian churches.

Keywords

Church Leadership; Innovation; Worship Experience; Church Innovation

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