Developing a Leadership Training Model for Churches

Developing a Leadership Training Model for Churches: A Biblical Perspective is an exceptional resource for any church leader in Africa looking to enrich their knowledge and practical application for church planting and growth, as well as leadership. The detail in this book provides much insight and wisdom.

Daniel Belay
Pastor,
Eritrean Bethel Church London, UK

The church in Africa continues to grapple with the critical need for theological education and pastoral leadership development. In a quest for an alternative model of training, Dr. Endale G.Ousman’s work makes a sterling contribution for contextualized model(s) of pastoral leadership development in the church in Africa. This work is timely, and highly commended for theological educators and leadership development.

Aiah Foday-Khabenje, DMin, PhD
Former General Secretary,
Association of Evangelicals in Africa (AEA), Kenya

Endale Gebremeskel Ousman has authored an essential book that equips emerging leaders with a holistic perspective, crucially avoiding a “dichotomous view of overemphasizing spiritual needs and neglecting the holistic needs of society.” This book pierces to the heart of what makes a leadership training model truly effective and accessible within the church, serving as a vital resource for its future.

Endalkachew Tefera
Lead Pastor,
Ethiopian Fellowship Church, North Carolina, USA

1. Abstract
   Developing a Leadership Training Model for Churches: A Biblical Perspective
2. Acknowledgments
3. Chapter 1 The Problem
1. Introduction
2. Purpose
3. Research Questions
4. Definition of Terms
5. Ministry Project
6. Context
7. Overview
4. Chapter 2 Literature
1. Introduction
2. Description of the Dissertation Project
3. Biblical/Theological Foundation
4. The Training Experience of the Church in the Past
5. Theological Doctrines Relevant to Alternative Leadership
6. Training Models That Are Culturally Contextualized
7. Alternative Leadership Training That Is Culturally Contextualized
8. History of Theological Education in Ethiopia
9. Theological Education/Leadership Training Model(s) in Ethiopia Compared with Model(s) in Other Regions of the World
10. Research Design
11. Summary
5. Chapter 3 Methodology
1. Research Questions
2. Population and Participants
3. Design of the Study
4. Data Collection
5. Data Analysis
6. Ethical Procedures
6. Chapter 4 Findings
1. Participants
2. Research Question #1
3. Research Question #2
4. Research Question #3
5. Summary of Major Findings
7. Chapter 5 Discussion
1. Major Findings
2. Implications of the Findings
3. Limitations of the Study
4. Unexpected Observations
5. Recommendations
6. Postscript
8. Appendix A
   Summary of the Population of People Groups Represented by the Cultural Focus Groups of the Hiwot Berhan Church
9. Appendix B
   Components of Expert Review
10. Appendix C
    Interview Protocol for Focus Groups
11. Appendix D
    Interview Protocol for Individuals
12. Appendix E
    Curriculum for Loke Bible School
13. Appendix F
    Curriculum for Pentecostal Theological College
14. Appendix G
    Curriculum for Adola Bible School
15. Appendix H
    Curriculum for Worancha Bible School
16. Appendix I
    Ways in Which Churches Can Partner to Make Leadership Training Programs Culturally Relevant and Financially Sustainable
17. Bibliography