Authentic Leadership, Personal Characteristics, and Church Growth in Embu County, Kenya

Stephen Njoroge Kamau, Edward Katue Nzinga and Jacob Kimathi
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Stephen Njoroge Kamau: Department of Leadership, Pan Africa Christian University
Edward Katue Nzinga: Department of Leadership, Pan Africa Christian University
Jacob Kimathi: Department of Leadership, Pan Africa Christian University

International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, 2025, vol. 9, issue 1, 115-127

Abstract: Authentic leaders adapt their leadership styles to resonate authentically with their followers, emphasizing the importance of genuine relationships. At the intersection of authentic leadership is the role of personal characteristics, which is often pertinent in the church where leaders must navigate diverse congregational dynamics. This research aimed to establish whether personal characteristics moderates the perceived effects of authentic leadership on church growth in Embu County, Kenya. The denominations included Deliverance Churches, Restoration End Time Churches, Triumph Churches, Full Gospel Church of Kenya, Winners Chapel, and Great Gospel Visioners. The research was anchored on authentic leadership theory. Correlational research design was utilized. A total of 35 Pentecostal churches in Embu County were selected. A purposive sample of 387 respondents participated in the study. Data was collected using a structured questionnaire and analysed using moderated regression technique. Results demonstrated that authentic leadership significantly influenced church growth (R²=.740, p

Date: 2025
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