Christian Leadership in Africa: Interview with an African Cohort of Christian Leaders (original) (raw)

2018, The Journal of Applied Christian Leadership

Africa and presented them with questions regarding leadership in their various countries. Comprised of one woman and eight men, between the ages of 31-60, these cohort members currently serve in a variety of capacities, including pastors, directors, conference executive/ministerial secretaries and church workers, and have been working in Christian leadership or ministry anywhere from 6-10 years to 21-30 years. Six different countries across Africa were represented. As you can imagine, each member of the cohort brought different experiences and mindsets to the interview. 1 Petr Cincala, on behalf of the Journal of Applied Christian Leadership: What characteristics would you expect in a "typical" christian leader? Participant 1: i would say a christian leader should be honest, sincere, and impartial. Participant 9: Also, he should be honest, full of integrity, and faithful. Participant 3: i think a christian leader is truthful, setting an example of christian life. this includes being loving, self-controlled, and relationally warm. he should be committed to god's work. Participant 7: A leader should also be god-fearing and selfless. JACL: how does one become recognized as a great leader in your country-in any context, not just religion? 1 in order to protect cohort members from any negative repercussions in their country of origin, their identities have been hidden. their participant number, instead, identifies them.