Yumary: Jurnal Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat
Vol 6 No 4 (2026): Juni

Transformational Leadership Training for Church Leaders in A Community Engagement Context

Edi Purwanto (Universitas Pembangunan Jaya, Tangerang Selatan, Indonesia)



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Publish Date
22 Jun 2026

Abstract

Purpose: This community engagement program aimed to strengthen the leadership capacity of church leaders through transformational leadership training within a local association of church leaders in South Tangerang, Indonesia. Research Methodology: The program was conducted on February 19, 2026, using a hybrid format combining offline and online participation. More than 50 church leaders, including pastors, ministry coordinators and theology students, participated in the study. Training was conducted using a participatory educational approach through lectures, theological reflection, interactive discussions, and case-based dialogue. The materials focused on four dimensions of transformational leadership: idealized influence, inspirational motivation, intellectual stimulation, and individualized consideration. Results: The training improved participants’ understanding of transformational leadership, shifting their perspective from administrative responsibilities to vision-driven, relational, and empowering leadership, while also strengthening collaboration among churches and encouraging shared ministry initiatives. Conclusions: Transformational leadership training can serve as an effective community engagement strategy to enhance leadership capacity in faith-based organizations. Integrating leadership theory with biblical perspectives provides practical guidance for church leaders to manage ministry, foster collaboration, and promote sustainable organizational development. Limitations: The activity involved participants from a limited regional network and relied primarily on qualitative feedback rather than on long-term evaluation. Contributions: This study contributes to community development practices in religious organizations and highlights the importance of leadership education in strengthening faith-based institutions.

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jpm

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Humanities Economics, Econometrics & Finance Environmental Science Social Sciences Other

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Yumary : Jurnal Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat is Indonesian Academic Journal focusing on publishing scientific works related to community services, including current topics and issues based on service activities done by the authors. This aims to significantly contribute to improve the prosperity of ...