EFFECTS OF INSPIRATIONAL MOTIVATION ON CLERGY EFFECTIVENESS IN PENTECOSTAL ASSEMBLIES OF GOD IN UGANDA

This study examined the effects of inspirational motivation on clergy effectiveness within the Pentecostal Assemblies of God (PAG) in Uganda. Despite the crucial role of clergy in providing effective leadership and administration, significant shortcomings in fundamental ministries have been reported, including declining church planting rates, poor record-keeping, and decreased offerings and tithes. Using a mixed-methods approach underpinned by pragmatic philosophy, the study collected data from 311 clergy members, including bishops, assembly pastors, and associate pastors, selected through cluster multistage random sampling. Quantitative data were analyzed using Stata Version 18, while qualitative data were analyzed thematically using NVivo Version 14. The findings revealed a moderately strong positive correlation between inspirational motivation and clergy effectiveness (r = 0.5037). Qualitative analysis identified key motivational factors, including continuous teaching and preaching, training and skill development, support and encouragement, resource mobilization, and community outreach. However, challenges such as inadequate motivation and unclear communication of vision were also noted. The study recommends that church leaders prioritize providing clear vision and purpose, emotional engagement with congregants, and role modeling, while emphasizing continuous teaching, training, and recognition of members' efforts to enhance clergy effectiveness within PAG Uganda.<p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0710/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>