Managerial competencies of the clergy
Date
2016-07-14
Authors
Barker, David Ross
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Abstract
This study investigated the managerial training needs of ordained ministers of
the Methodist Church through the identification of managerial tasks that
ministers perform and their current levels of proficiency in these areas.
Managerial competencies were generated from the literature and from
interviews with several bishops. The competencies were defined and used in
the construction of questionnaires which were completed by ordained ministers
and laity in two independent studies. The perceived importance and need. for
training was determined for each competency. The training needs identified
from the triangulated research design were found to be statistically similar.
This study is important since it yielded several Significant findings which have
practical applleadon, These include:
* A logical framework for a. management course for probationer ministers
was derived on the basis of a factor analysis of the importance rankings
of the competercies,
* Training needs which were identified were prioritised and form
logical framework for a programme for in-service training.
* Managerial competencies required of ministers were identified and
prioritised which has provided a resource for a performance appraisal
and needs analysis within the church.
* It was established that ministers and laity perceive a very great. need for
training in the managerial competencies.
Description
A research report submitted to the Faculty of Business Administration, University of the
Witwatersrand, Johannesburg in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of
Master of Management
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