Theocratic Leadership in the Church: A Case of Christ's Co-Workers (Chrisco) Church in Nairobi, Kenya

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to examine and explore the process of theocratic decision-making and to find out specific ways in which Christ's Co-worker- (Chrisco) leaders applied this process to the running of church affairs. It focussed on the procedure of theocratic decision making in the appointment of officials. The study used qualitative methodology with in-depth interview and self-ad- ministered questionnaire as methods that helped to collect data. Eighteen leader and seventy-two Elders, Deacons and Deaconesses were the participants to the study. Data was analyzed in a descriptive narrative manner under topics. The findings revealed generally that theocratic decision-making was viable the God-appointed people worked in a board meeting where members of the group operated as equals in the decision-making process. It was also established the decision-making in the appointment of officials should consider four elements These were, the involvement of people's opinion (at large or small scale), the mind of God on appointment of the candidate, the assessment of the person's character and the workings of God in the potential candidate. Recommendations and further possible studies were passed on into the church leadership. The researcher wished the leadership would consider the implementation of these recommendations for the welfare of the church.