Assessment of the Implementation of Mission and Vision Statements and Leadership Training of New Life College of Theology and Mission, Ibadan, Oyo State

Abstract

Mission strategies are the set of procedures, plans and directions for 
implementing the biblical mission programmes and activities in churches and 
Christian organisations. Despite the efforts of New Life For All Nations 
Ministries in producing missionaries and evangelists, its popularity has been 
minimal and the activities of the church have been relatively obscured. This 
paper assessed specific mission strategies adopted by New Life College of 
Theology and Missions, Ibadan towards achieving her mission and vision
statements and leadership training. The study used a descriptive survey 
research design with thematic analysis to process the data collected in relation 
to the research that addresses the problem identified. Findings revealed that 
various leadership training approaches included vision-setting, mentorship, 
and innovative teaching approaches geared towards fulfilling the trainees' 
ministerial calling, coupled with academic empowerment that fosters growth
within New Life College of Theology, Ibadan. Hence, the discourse concludes 
that vision and mission statement formulation guide the mission strategies for 
active and good leadership training for Christian missions. Therefore, the study 
recommends that both the missionary trainers and the church must be in tandem to contribute towards developing effective leadership training approaches and mission strategies that align with the objectives of fostering 
growth within New Life College of Theology and Mission and the wider church 
community.