ENTREPRENEURIAL DISPOSITION: AN IMPERATIVE FOR THE CONTEMPORARY NIGERIAN METHODISM
Abstract
This Paper examines the concept and some principles of entrepreneurial disposition as an
imperative for the current Nigerian Methodism against the backdrop of the understanding of
the nature of God and the practice of ministry in Methodist Church Nigeria. The Paper
attempts to highlight some of the nagging conditions of the Church and how an
entrepreneurial state of mind of both the clergy and the laity can be a panacea. Descriptive
research methodology was adopted, and so, the data for the Paper were basically through
bibliographic search and internet materials. The Paper identifies various strands of
entrepreneurial attitude that can be applied in solving the current realities in Methodist
Church Nigeria. The Paper strongly recommends that an enthusiastic entrepreneurial
character is adopted by both the clergy and members for the Church to achieve her vision and
mission
imperative for the current Nigerian Methodism against the backdrop of the understanding of
the nature of God and the practice of ministry in Methodist Church Nigeria. The Paper
attempts to highlight some of the nagging conditions of the Church and how an
entrepreneurial state of mind of both the clergy and the laity can be a panacea. Descriptive
research methodology was adopted, and so, the data for the Paper were basically through
bibliographic search and internet materials. The Paper identifies various strands of
entrepreneurial attitude that can be applied in solving the current realities in Methodist
Church Nigeria. The Paper strongly recommends that an enthusiastic entrepreneurial
character is adopted by both the clergy and members for the Church to achieve her vision and
mission
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