Christian Leadership Spirituality: Realizing Effective and Sustainable Church Management in the Evangelical Christian Church in Minahasa (GMIM)

Joice Mahe Dece Vicce Wokas; Irvan Trang; Merinda H. Ch. Pandowo; Genita Gracia Lumintang

doi:10.63922/ijebir.v5i04.4073

Joice Mahe Dece Vicce Wokas Sam Ratulangi University
Irvan Trang Program Studi Doktoral Ilmu Manajemen, Universitas Sam Ratulangi, Manado, Sulawesi Utara
Merinda H. Ch. Pandowo Program Studi Doktoral Ilmu Manajemen, Universitas Sam Ratulangi, Manado, Sulawesi Utara
Genita Gracia Lumintang Program Studi Doktoral Ilmu Manajemen, Universitas Sam Ratulangi, Manado, Sulawesi Utara

DOI: https://doi.org/10.63922/ijebir.v5i04.4073

Keywords: Spirituality, Leadership, Church Management

Abstract

This study examines the spirituality of Christian leadership in constructing effective and sustainable church management within the Evangelical Christian Church in Minahasa (GMIM) through socio-humanistic and philosophical approaches. Methodologically, this research employs an analytical-descriptive approach through conceptual study. The primary focus is directed toward the relationship between spiritual values, leadership practices, and the socio-cultural dynamics of Minahasan society. The findings reveal that leadership spirituality functions as a value construction that shapes work ethos, decision-making patterns, and the quality of social relations within church governance. Ecclesiastical leadership is understood as a social practice influenced by local culture and organizational structures. Furthermore, its philosophical foundation explains that spirituality is positioned as an ethical orientation guiding leadership actions toward effectiveness and sustainability. In the final stage, the study integrates these findings by emphasizing that leadership spirituality constitutes an essential factor in developing adaptive, reflective, and sustainable church management within the social context of GMIM.

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