Four-dimensional conversion for spiritual leadership development : a missiological approach for African churches

Date
2014-04
Authors
Mwambazambi, Kalemba
Banza, Albert K.
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AOSIS OpenJournals
Abstract
The process of a four-dimensional conversion and/or transformation strives in helping the leadership of an organisation, especially such as the church, with practical ways that may lead to the development of an effective leadership by observing the four important aspects of human spirituality as elaborated on in the article. The spiritual, intellectual, moral and socio-political dimensions of the transformation can be catered for so that the complete inner being of humans, as well as their social and political attitudes and behaviours, can equally be transformed to maximum spiritual, personal and socio-political profitability. Mutombo- Mukendi demonstrates that the need for a spiritual leadership that can contribute to an effective transformation of Africa is dire, both for the church and the larger community. The real challenge is how to develop such leadership. This article provides intentional and practical ways that may lead to the development of the needed leadership. Four-dimensional transformation of people can be planned and carried out both in the church arena and in the surrounding communities. Skills development and transfer can also take place when skilled people from the church work with unskilled people from the community.
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Publication of this article was funded by the Stellenbosch University Open Access Fund.
Please cite as follows:
Mwambazambi, K. & Banza, A.K., 2014, Four-dimensional conversion for spiritual leadership development : a missiological approach for African churches. HTS Teologiese Studies/ Theological Studies, 70(3), Art. #1953, doi:10.4102/hts. v70i3.1953.
The original publication is available at http://www.hts.org.za
Keywords
Leadership -- Religious aspects -- Christianity, Christian leadership
Citation
Mwambazambi, K. & Banza, A.K., 2014, Four-dimensional conversion for spiritual leadership development : a missiological approach for African churches. HTS Teologiese Studies/ Theological Studies, 70(3), Art. #1953, doi:10.4102/hts. v70i3.1953.