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Emotional Intelligence and Personality Type as Predictors of Ministerial Stress among Pentecostal Church Pastors in Ibadan Metropolis

byOhanekwu Emmanuel Uzomaka; Ndidi Mercy Ofole

Published December 5, 2025  •  Vol. 9, Issue 11, pp. 2934–2944Open Access
DOI: 10.47772/IJRISS.2025.91100231

Abstract

Ministry, particularly in Pentecostal churches, is an emotionally demanding and high-pressure vocation. Pentecostal pastors, in particular, are expected to be deeply engaged with their congregations, providing spiritual guidance, counseling, and emotional support. These expectations, often coupled with the administrative responsibilities of leading a church, can result in significant ministerial stress. Stress in the pastoral role can manifest in various forms, including emotional exhaustion, burnout, role ambiguity, and interpersonal conflicts, all of which can negatively impact a pastor's well-being and ministry effectiveness. This study examine emotional intelligence and personality type as predictors of ministerial stress among Pentecostal church pastors in Ibadan Metropolis.

Keywords: Ministerial stress, Emotional intelligence, Personality type

JournalInternational Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS)
ISSN2454-6186
Volume / IssueVolume 9, Issue 11
Pages2934–2944
Publication dateDecember 5, 2025
DOI10.47772/IJRISS.2025.91100231
PublisherRSIS International
LicenseOpen Access

How to cite this article

Ohanekwu Emmanuel Uzomaka, & Ndidi Mercy Ofole (2025). Emotional Intelligence and Personality Type as Predictors of Ministerial Stress among Pentecostal Church Pastors in Ibadan Metropolis. International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), 9(11), 2934-2944. https://doi.org/10.47772/IJRISS.2025.91100231

BibTeX

@article{Ohanekwu2025,
  title   = {Emotional Intelligence and Personality Type as Predictors of Ministerial Stress among Pentecostal Church Pastors in Ibadan Metropolis},
  author  = {Ohanekwu Emmanuel Uzomaka and Ndidi Mercy Ofole},
  journal = {International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS)},
  volume  = {9},
  number  = {11},
  pages   = {2934--2944},
  year    = {2025},
  doi     = {10.47772/IJRISS.2025.91100231},
  publisher = {RSIS International}
}