Overview

The patriarchal approach to leadership in the African context is indeed an enigma, judging from the unpredictable outcomes and the quest for effective leadership. In many ways, the secularized big-man in the public square is no different from the sacralised great-man of God in the church. The Lord Jesus Christ calls his followers to servant leadership. The secular world has also established the efficacy of the servant leadership approach for cutting-edge leadership. This book looks at the nature of evangelical associations in their diversity and what it takes for leaders to build unity and harmony for effectiveness, especially in the African context.

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I am delighted to recommend this important book! While many good books on leadership exist, there is almost nothing dealing with leadership of associations. With keen insight, compelling research, and lucid writing, the author tills new ground. Not only will this book help establish a new research into associational leadership, but its contextual importance for Africa is as compelling as it is insightful. 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, Kentucky, USA In a world of selfish ambition, in which materialism, tribalism and corruption have, sadly, also been all-too-visible among church leaders, this research project has revealed some very encouraging insights into the leadership attributes most valued by church associations in Africa. In a world desperate for strong leaders, Foday-Khabenje's research reveals surprising, but very biblical, African definitions of the strengths most needed in Africa and, arguably, globally. Foday-Khabenje's leadership of both a national Evangelical Alliance and the Association of Evangelicals in Africa uniquely qualifies him for this work. But my 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 Foday-Khabenje has a strong passion for evangelical ecumenicity and the place of national evangelical alliances in the mission of the church, in making disciples for Christ in the nations. His emphasis on sound biblical foundation and leadership development in the national alliances in Africa is also demonstrated in his academic endeavours. With an entrepreneurial approach to his doctoral research, he contributes an important legacy for leading national evangelical fellowships, not only for the constituents of the Association of Evangelicals in Africa but also for the global church. 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. This piece of work is critical in understanding the difference between the competencies required by pastors who lead congregations and competencies required for Christian leaders who lead 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

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AIAH D. FODAY-KHABENJE holds a DMin from Asbury Theological Seminary, USA, an MA from Wesley Biblical Seminary, USA, a BSc and MBA from the University of Sierra Leone, and is a Fellow of the Association of British Dispensing Opticians (FBDO). Currently, he is the General Secretary/CEO of the Association of Evangelicals in Africa. Previously, Dr Foday-Khabenje served as a dispensing optician at Lunsar Baptist Eye Hospital, Senior Administrative Assistant in the University of Sierra Leone and General Secretary of the Evangelical Fellowship of Sierra Leone. He was also elected for two consecutive terms as chairman of the humanitarian community in Sierra Leone - Sierra Leone Association of Non-Governmental Organizations (SLANGO) until his current appointment.

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