Understanding the leadership development experiences of executive church denomination leaders: a phenomenological approach

Sparkman, Torrence

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Title

Understanding the leadership development experiences of executive church denomination leaders: a phenomenological approach

Author(s)

Sparkman, Torrence

Issue Date

2012-05-22T00:33:38Z

Director of Research (if dissertation) or Advisor (if thesis)

Kuchinke, K. Peter

Doctoral Committee Chair(s)

Kuchinke, K. Peter

Committee Member(s)

• Korte, Russell F.
• Zerai, Assata
• Daniels III, David D.

Department of Study

Educ Policy, Orgzn & Leadrshp

Discipline

Human Resource Education

Degree Granting Institution

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Degree Name

Ph.D.

Degree Level

Dissertation

Keyword(s)

• Executive leadership
• Leadership development
• Church Leadership

Abstract

The challenges faced by executive church leaders, and their denominations, requires knowledge which specifically supports their development as high level leaders. This study builds on “lessons of experience” research and explores the leadership development experiences of executive church denomination leaders. A phenomenological approach was used to capture the essence of the leadership development experiences of several bishops within a single African American denomination. Among this group of leaders, six major themes and their respective sub-themes emerged as important elements of their collective experience. These findings suggest that leadership development experiences for executive church leaders should include ministry venture creation, the use of relevant and real cases, and mentoring relationships.

Graduation Semester

2012-05

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Copyright 2012 Torrence Sparkman

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