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Perception of Church Members on Stewardship and Financial Accountability in Lagos State, Nigeria

The growing scale and complexity of church activities have heightened public concern regarding financial accountability, transparency, and ethical stewardship among church leaders. While existing literatures have examined church governance and financial misconduct, limited empirical attention has been paid to how church members themselves understand and perceive financial stewardship practices. This study addresses this gap within the framework of stewardship theory. The study adopted a mixed-method approach. Data were collected from five Christian denominations in Lagos. Participants included…