What is it about?

A balanced approach is essential for churches to grow and remain resilient by building on their core strengths. This balanced approach includes four main areas: 1. Financial: Systems are needed to help mobilize, manage, and grow financial resources effectively. This ensures that resources are available to support the church’s mission. 2. Operational: Processes for recruiting and maintaining an active membership base are key. These members often volunteer and support the church’s initiatives, strengthening the church community. 3. Structural: Good governance, leadership, and management practices create a strong foundation for the church. Clear structures help church leaders make informed decisions and lead effectively. 4. Attitudinal/Behavioral: Cultivating unity and shared commitment among members reinforces the church’s vision. Systems that encourage positive attitudes and supportive relationships help create a cohesive and inspired community. By addressing each of these areas, churches can remain adaptable and responsive to change, ensuring they continue to thrive and serve their communities effectively.

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Why is it important?

Why This Article Matters In an era where churches face growing challenges, this article offers a unique, evidence-backed framework for driving effectiveness in four key areas—financial, operational, structural, and behavioral. Each of these core drivers is explored through distinct, actionable strategies, providing church leaders with the tools to create a resilient, thriving church environment. What’s Unique and Timely This study introduces a comprehensive approach, specifically tailored to church contexts, offering leaders insights into critical areas like sustainable funding, governance, and member engagement. Unlike conventional perspectives, this research reveals the nuanced sub-dimensions within each driver, illustrating how they combine to strengthen church management and operational efficiency.

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I appreciate how this article tackles the real challenges churches face in staying operationally strong. Its focus on financial sustainability, member engagement, and solid governance resonates deeply, offering practical steps that church leaders can actually use. It’s a timely guide for those of us looking to make a lasting impact.

Abraham Nyako Jnr
UNICAF University

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This page is a summary of: Key drivers of organisational effectiveness in churches: a qualitative study of pastors’ and leaders’ perspectives in Accra, Ghana, International Journal of Organizational Analysis, October 2024, Emerald,
DOI: 10.1108/ijoa-07-2024-4642.
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