Competencies for Leading in Diversity

I am delighted to recommend this important book! While many good books on leadership exist, there is almost nothing dealing with leadership of associations. This is a critical read for anyone involved in leadership within associations, or who wants to probe deeper into leadership and power within the African context!

Gregg A. Okesson, PhD
Dean, E. Stanley Jones School of World Mission and Evangelism,
Professor of Leadership and Development,
Asbury Theological Seminary

[M]y own conviction is that the competencies valued by leaders of Evangelical Alliances in Africa are so thoroughly biblical that, with a little thought, they are transferable to any organization of any kind anywhere in the world. I warmly endorse this very helpful book.

Gordon Showell-Rogers
Former Associate Secretary General, World Evangelical Alliance

The competencies identified for leading evangelical associations will be of value to all leadership. This work is heartily recommended for all in the business of leadership development in Africa.

Rev Mario Li Hing, PhD
Regional President for the Indian Ocean Islands,
Movement for African National Initiatives
Chairman of the Executive Board, Association of Evangelicals in Africa

Competencies for Leading in Diversity is a masterpiece in the area of organizational leadership, especially church-related organizations. Rev Foday-Khabenje carefully draws the line between the competencies of a pastor whose role requires contact with people from all walks of life, and the role of a Christian organization leader who along with the characteristics of a pastor, has the role of presentation of the voice and image of the church to the society, which requires additional competencies above those of a pastor. I highly recommend this work for people interested in understanding organizational leadership competencies.

Sammy Linge, PhD
Director, Africa Leadership and Reconciliation Ministries (ALARM), Kenya


1. Abstract

2. Acknowledgements

3. List of Figures

4. List of Tables

5. List of Abbreviations

6. Chapter 1


1. Introduction


1. Purpose

2. Research Questions

3. Definition of Terms

4. Ministry Project

5. Context

6. Methodology

7. Theological and Biblical Foundation

8. Overview



7. Chapter 2


1. Literature


1. Introduction

2. Background to Ecumenism

3. Ecumenism in Africa

4. Leading NEA

5. Theories of Leadership

6. Styles of Leadership

7. Leadership in the African Context

8. Leadership Competencies

9. Association Leadership Best Practice

10. Leadership Dynamics in African NEAs

11. Design of the Study

12. Summary



8. Chapter 3


1. Methodology


1. Problem and Purpose

2. Research Questions

3. Population and Participants

4. Data Collection

5. Data Analysis

6. Ethical Procedures



9. Chapter 4


1. Findings


1. Problem and Purpose

2. Participants

3. Research Question #1

4. Research Question #2

5. Research Question #3

6. Summary of Major Findings



10. Chapter 5


1. Discussion


1. Major Findings

2. Implications of the Findings

3. Limitations of the Study

4. Unexpected Observations

5. Recommendations

6. Postscript



11. Appendix A

1. AEA Regions: Article IX of AEA Constitution

12. Appendix B

1. Request for Approval from AEA to Conduct Research

13. Appendix C

1. Consent Form for AEA Regional Presidents’ Participation

14. Appendix D

1. Consent Form for General Secretaries’ Participation

15. Appendix E

1. Questionnaire to Be Completed by AEA Regional Presidents

16. Appendix F

1. Job Description: Secretary General and Chief Excutive Officer of WEA

17. Appendix G

1. Job Description: General Secretary of AEA

18. Appendix H

1. General Secretaries’ Ranking and Self-Assessed Proficiency Levels of Competencies Instruments

19. Bibliography