Human Resource Management in Church Development Projects: A Case of Maseno North Diocese of the Anglican Church in Kenya

Abstract

Upon the departure of the white missionaries from Kenya, leadership of church development projects was handed over to the African Christians. Some of these projects have since stalled, while others are still operational, though at a minimal scale. The study sought to investigate the issues revolving around management of church development projects with specific emphasis on management of human resources in Maseno North Diocese of the Anglican Church of Kenya (ACK). The overall objective of the study was to investigate human resource management issues facing sustainable church development projects in ACK Maseno North Diocese. Scientific management theory was employed as a tool for analysis. Methodologically, this study employed mixed methods for purposes of complementarity. The study population consisted of ten development projects which were in existence. Random sampling through balloting was employed to select the study subjects. The grounded theory approach: in which questionnaires, structured interviews, field notes and Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) were used to collect the data. The study revealed that there was no scheme of service for ACK nursery teachers as well as ACK polytechnic instructors and managers. There was no house allowance, salary scales, timely and consistent salaries. Equally, there was no medical cover and gratuity. The study recommended that ACK church project management committees should develop written human resource policies on recruitment, retention, remuneration and motivation of staff and hand them over to various project managers to enhance their performance.