White, Peter2015-09-182015-09-182015-06-11White, P., 2015 ‘A missional study of Ghanaian Pentecostal churches’ leadership and leadership formation’, HTS Teologiese Studies/Theological Studies 71(3), Art. #2865, 8 pages. http://dx.doi.org/10.4102/hts.v71i3.28650259-9422 (print)2078-8050 (online)http://dx.doi.org/10.4102/hts.v71i3.2865http://hdl.handle.net/2263/49965Church leadership plays an important and irreplaceable role in the planting and the configuration of the missional congregation. The key to the formation of missional communities is their leadership. In that regard, this article explores Classical Ghanaian Pentecostal Churches’ leadership and leadership formation from a missiological perspective. This was done through an exposition on their leadership system (structure). It was argued that Classical Ghanaian Pentecostal Churches’ leadership is based on the Fivefold Ministry (Apostle, Prophet, Evangelist, Pastor and Teacher). These leadership functions were therefore discussed in the light of their missiological implication. The conclusion arrived at is that it is not enough to discover one’s spiritual gift or calling; these gifts should be developed and nurtured through mentoring and proper theological education, with the ultimate purpose being to participate in the Missio Dei.en© 2015. The Authors. Licensee: AOSIS OpenJournals. This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution License.Missional congregationClassical Ghanaian Pentecostal ChurchesChurch leadershipLeadership formationPentecostal theologyChurch governance in GhanaMissiology and leadershipLeadership education in churchesTheology articles SDG-04SDG-04: Quality educationTheology articles SDG-10SDG-10: Reduced inequalitiesTheology articles SDG-16SDG-16: Peace, justice and strong institutionsArticle