A Pentecostal Perspective on Church Leadership

The thesis highlights both the factors that led 30 youths to become church leaders and the Pentecostal Ethos that informed their choice in pursuing credentials for leadership. In doing this research Nino used an interpretative approach for analysing the data from his respondents. The results revealed the following factors influencing their decisions: i. Spiritual experience leading to an awareness of being called by God; ii. Belief in God’s on-going involvement in human affairs; iii. Awareness that individuals can experience God in a manner similar to the disciples on the day of Pentecost. These findings contribute to Practical Theology and Leadership studies, besides highlighting significant implications for the pastoral ministry of the church in the region.