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    Assessing the consistency between pastors’ public ministry and their personal and family spiritual lives: a case of Mpenja archdeaconry, Central Buganda diocese
    (Uganda Christian University, 2026-07-15) Bwanika, Michael Eric
    This study examined the consistency between pastors’ public ministry and their personal and family spiritual lives within Mpenja Archdeaconry, Central Buganda Diocese. The study was guided by three objectives: to assess the extent of consistency between public ministry and private life, to identify factors contributing to discrepancies, and to propose strategies for promoting pastoral integrity. A qualitative case study design was employed, using semi-structured interviews to collect data from pastors, their spouses, and key informants. The data were analyzed thematically, guided by Transformational Leadership Theory, particularly the concept of idealized influence. The findings revealed that while pastors strongly emphasize spiritual values such as prayer, holiness, and faith in their public ministry, significant inconsistencies exist in their personal and family spiritual lives. Key factors contributing to these discrepancies include ministry workload, burnout, lack of accountability structures, cultural expectations, and family pressures. The study further identified practical and theological strategies for addressing these challenges, including strengthening personal spiritual discipline, promoting family-centered ministry, establishing accountability systems, and enhancing institutional support. The study concludes that pastoral integrity is a holistic reality requiring alignment between preaching and lived experience. It recommends a shift from performance-oriented ministry toward a more integrated and formation-centered approach to pastoral leadership.