Motivating staff to mission: an analysis of church staff team leadership

Owen L Tarantino

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Motivating staff to mission: an analysis of church staff team leadership

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Owen L Tarantino. Motivating Staff to Mission: an Analysis of Church Staff Team Leadership. Covenant Theological Seminary (St. Louis, MO). rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/133729b0-b623-459e-96a6-77a7f53fde94.

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O. L. Tarantino. Motivating staff to mission: an analysis of church staff team leadership. https://rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/133729b0-b623-459e-96a6-77a7f53fde94

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Owen L Tarantino. Motivating Staff to Mission: an Analysis of Church Staff Team Leadership. Covenant Theological Seminary (St. Louis, MO). https://rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/133729b0-b623-459e-96a6-77a7f53fde94.

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Abstract

The purpose of this study was to discover how pastors lead their paid staff toward mission. The study used semi-structured interviews with four pastors in the Presbyterian Church in America and two from the Evangelical Presbyterian Church. The review of literature examined scripture, Christian literature and secular literature regarding how leaders lead staff teams. The analysis focused on three areas: how to build trust, what understanding of relational systems are helpful in leading a team, and how personal spiritual growth affects team leadership. The study found that trust is established as the leader practices consistency of character, motivating the team toward a clear vision, developing good communication, mutual accountability, and building an atmosphere of authentic joy. Church staff teams were often strengthened and trust built through difficult situations. The study also found that it is vital for effective leaders to understand relational systems. Finally, the study concluded that spiritual health and vitality are essential for lead pastors to be effective. Effective leaders have consistent and vital times in Bible study and prayer. The leaders interviewed practiced spiritual disciplines on a regular basis.

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