Influence of Individualized Consideration among TCL Graduates on Church Performance in Kenya

Abstract

The study sought to investigate the influence of individualized consideration among TCL graduates on church performance in Kenya. The study used pragmatism research philosophy, descriptive research, and thematic designs. Both quantitative and qualitative data collection methods were in play to facilitate in-depth knowledge and understanding of how the program is influencing the church leader's performance. A survey of a sample of 242 graduates, 80 congregants/members from 14 Counties in Kenya, and 10 senior leaders from church organizations that have been using the TCL program for training were interviewed to explore and determine if there existed a relationship between this transformational leadership training and church leader's performance. Primary data was collected through a structured survey and interview. The quantitative data were prepared and analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS version 22.0). The recordings from the zoom interviews were transcribed using Otter.ai and transferred to Miner Lite for coding and organized into themes. Building on the themes made it possible for the researcher to gain a deeper insight into the data for analysis. The researcher ensured the participants' full consent and dignity. The researcher maintained the highest level of objectivity in looking at the collected data, discussions, and analysis throughout the study. The study found that a leader's individualized consideration had the strongest relationship with a church leader's performance among members/congregates, with a Pearson correlation of r=0.861. Church members/congregations identified church leaders' individualized consideration as the most influential component of transformational leadership. The study concluded that individualized consideration positively and significantly increased the performance of church leaders in Kenya. The study recommended that church leaders should work more towards identifying, developing, and encouraging the use of gifts and talents among members by mentoring and coaching to inspire them and enhance their performance and enable the church to achieve its goals and objectives.