The Influence of Catholic and Charismatic Leadership on Church Growth: A Comparative Study

Ecclesiastical leadership occupies a central position in Christianity, both from a theological and social point of view. In the context of a pluralistic Indonesian society, where Christianity is a religion that is often in the spotlight, Christianity must take concrete steps by opening itself up by conducting dialogues, showing the identity of Christianity in a simple way, but still blending in the midst of a pluralistic culture. This study analyzes the differences of leadership influence between the Catholic Church and the Charismatic Movement on congregational growth. Through a qualitative approach, this study compares the authoritative structure, pastoral methods, and spiritual-communal impact between the two leadership traditions. The results show that hierarchical Catholic leadership tends to be stable in maintaining tradition, while charismatic leadership is more adaptive evangelically.