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Khosa, H. P. Mudimeli, L. M. Mulaudzi, Tshilidzi Nomsa 2025 2025-09-16T00:46:55Z 2025-09-16T00:46:55Z 2025-09-05 Mulaudzi, T.N. 2025. Investigating challenges facing women-led ministries: a case study of Pentecostal Churches in Thohoyandou, Thulamela Municipality. . . https://univendspace.univen.ac.za/handle/11602/2946 Mulaudzi TN. Investigating challenges facing women-led ministries: a case study of Pentecostal Churches in Thohoyandou, Thulamela Municipality. []. , 2025 [cited yyyy month dd]. Available from: Mulaudzi, T. N. (2025). <i>Investigating challenges facing women-led ministries: a case study of Pentecostal Churches in Thohoyandou, Thulamela Municipality</i>. (). . Retrieved from Mulaudzi, Tshilidzi Nomsa. <i>"Investigating challenges facing women-led ministries: a case study of Pentecostal Churches in Thohoyandou, Thulamela Municipality."</i> ., , 2025. TY - Dissertation AU - Mulaudzi, Tshilidzi Nomsa AB - This study investigated women-led ministries within the Pentecostal churches in Thohoyandou, Thulamela Municipality, concentrating on the obstacles encountered by these female leaders. There is a focus on spiritual empowerment in the Pentecostal churches; despite this, their women leaders face distinct challenges that differ from those of their male counterparts, such as resistance to female leadership and gender stereotyping, which hinder their capacity to accomplish their ministerial roles. The study aimed to: (1) identify obstacles faced by women-led Pentecostal churches; (2) investigate attitudes within these churches, and (3) analyse statistical growth trends in women-led Pentecostal churches. A qualitative approach was utilised, and data were collected through semi-structured interviews with nine purposely-selected female leaders from Pentecostal congregations in Thohoyandou. A thematic analysis was employed to examine and interpret the data. The results indicated considerable differences in leadership experiences between males and females in Pentecostal congregations, with women encountering cultural, theological, and institutional obstacles. Notwithstanding these hurdles, women-led churches showed favourable development trends due to the women’s inclusive leadership approaches and community involvement. The study advocates for awareness campaigns, educational activities, and additional research on women-led ministries to tackle the highlighted challenges and advance gender equality in religious leadership. DA - 2025-09-05 DB - ResearchSpace DP - Univen KW - Complementarianism KW - Discrimination KW - Egalitarianism KW - Patriarchy KW - Pentecostal Churches KW - Women leaders LK - https://univendspace.univen.ac.za PY - 2025 T1 - Investigating challenges facing women-led ministries: a case study of Pentecostal Churches in Thohoyandou, Thulamela Municipality TI - Investigating challenges facing women-led ministries: a case study of Pentecostal Churches in Thohoyandou, Thulamela Municipality UR - ER - M.A. in Theology Department of Arts and Social Sciences This study investigated women-led ministries within the Pentecostal churches in Thohoyandou, Thulamela Municipality, concentrating on the obstacles encountered by these female leaders. There is a focus on spiritual empowerment in the Pentecostal churches; despite this, their women leaders face distinct challenges that differ from those of their male counterparts, such as resistance to female leadership and gender stereotyping, which hinder their capacity to accomplish their ministerial roles. The study aimed to: (1) identify obstacles faced by women-led Pentecostal churches; (2) investigate attitudes within these churches, and (3) analyse statistical growth trends in women-led Pentecostal churches. A qualitative approach was utilised, and data were collected through semi-structured interviews with nine purposely-selected female leaders from Pentecostal congregations in Thohoyandou. A thematic analysis was employed to examine and interpret the data. The results indicated considerable differences in leadership experiences between males and females in Pentecostal congregations, with women encountering cultural, theological, and institutional obstacles. Notwithstanding these hurdles, women-led churches showed favourable development trends due to the women’s inclusive leadership approaches and community involvement. The study advocates for awareness campaigns, educational activities, and additional research on women-led ministries to tackle the highlighted challenges and advance gender equality in religious leadership. 1 online resource (8, 116 leaves) en PDF University of Venda Complementarianism Discrimination Egalitarianism Patriarchy Pentecostal Churches Women leaders UCTD 289.940968257 Women -- South Africa -- Limpopo Pentecostal churches -- South Africa -- Limpopo Pentecostals -- South Africa -- Limpopo Church of God Pentecostalism -- South Africa -- Limpopo Pentecostal women -- South Africa -- Limpopo Christian women -- South Africa -- Limpopo Investigating challenges facing women-led ministries: a case study of Pentecostal Churches in Thohoyandou, Thulamela Municipality Dissertation embargo