CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background to the Study
In a global sense and with respect to leadership, every organization has its system of operation. Nigeria for example, runs a participative leadership. An effective leadership is patterned by its goals and vision which help in achieving positive results. This is because any given organization with a faulty leadership the foundation is prone to collapse. Therefore, leadership remains a fundamental process in every organization in which such an organization builds a style of operation. On this basis, Adam (2003), notes that leadership is a common phenomenon in every facet of life. This implies that leadership is a thing that has captured the attention of many in order bring all pending matters to orderliness. In the same vein, Hybels (2002) states that leader often has impact not only because they are highly gifted but because their leadership styles mesh perfectly with specific ministry needs.
Therefore, to distinguish leadership, it must be borne in mind that different styles of leadership abounds. These are political leadership, economic leadership, and socio-cultural leadership. Each of these leadership type operates based on the principles required within the setting. On this basis, the major focus of this study is religious leadership with special reference to Pentecostal churches in Kaduna State.
It is interesting to know that leadership within Pentecostal churches involves series of vital roles such as in the teaching, counseling, discipline, policy implementation, and co-ordination, recruitment of staff and retirement of staff. Based on these, leadership in the Pentecostal churches faces a great challenge. This implies….