Ledelse i ukjent terreng
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Keywords

Pandemi
Ledelse
Meningsskaping
Liminalitet
Pentekostal ledelse

How to Cite

Hockley, G. (2023). Ledelse i ukjent terreng: En kvalitativ studie av norske pinsepastorers opplevelser av å lede under koronapandemien. Scandinavian Journal for Leadership and Theology, 10, 315–330. https://doi.org/10.53311/sjlt.v10.120

Abstract

Leadership in unknown terrain: A qualitative study of Norwegian Pentecostal pastors' experiences of leading during the corona pandemic

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit Norway in March 2020, churches, akin to the broader society, were subject to closures. This qualitative study explores how the extensive upheavals and changes that ensued from the wave of COVID-19 affected leaders of independent Norwegian Pentecostal congregations. The article particularly addresses how the pandemic impacted pastors and the social dynamics within ecclesiastical organizations. Systematic text condensation of semi-structured lifeworld interviews shows that church leaders experienced uncertainty and disorientation in the face of the new reality they found themselves in. They felt a burden of responsibility for the people and the church they led, which also served as a driving force for innovation and learning. Complex issues and dilemmas necessitated contextual judgment on the part of church leaders to make informed decisions. However, the most challenging aspect for these leaders was the experience that relationships with their co-workers became more ambivalent and demanding than usual, which meant that many had to adjust or change their leadership style.

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