International Journal of Arts and Humanities

Exemplary Leadership Infleunce on Membership Commitment in Selected Charismatic Churches in Lagos State, Nigeria

Abstract

This study determined the influence of exemplary charismatic leadership on membership growth and commitment in selected charismatic churches in Lagos State. The study adopted a descriptive survey research design. The sample for this study consisted of 300 members and 50 leaders from the 10 selected charismatic churches in Lagos State, Nigeria. The population for this study consisted of members and leaders of the 10 selected charismatic churches in Lagos State. The sample size was determined using a combination of convenience sampling and stratified sampling techniques to ensure representation from each of the 10 churches. The instrument that was used for data collection is a well-structured questionnaire titled “Impact of exemplary leadership on membership growth in selected Charismatic Churches in Lagos State, Nigeria”. Questions are drawn based strictly on the stated objectives and literature reviewed. To test the reliability of the questionnaire instrument, the Cronbach's alpha method of reliability was used to determine the internal consistency of the instrument. 20 copies of the samples of the questionnaire were administered to 20 church members that are not part of the sample. The research questions were answered using simple descriptive statistics such as the mean and standard deviation. The hypothesis was tested at 0.05 levels of significance with an appropriate degree of freedom using t-test analysis. The hypothesis of no significant difference was retained if the p-value is greater than the 0.05 level of significance; otherwise, the null hypothesis was rejected. Findings indicate that exemplary leadership significantly improves membership growth and commitment, among others. It is therefore recommended that church leaders should prioritise setting a positive example by modelling the behaviours they expect from members and demonstrating integrity and consistency. Church leaders should articulate a clear and compelling shared vision that inspires and unites members, communicating it effectively and involving members in the vision-casting process.

Keywords: Exemplary Charismatic Leadership, Membership Growth, Commitment