The effects of locus of control and task orientation on performance were examined for 29 Southern Baptist ministers. The Leadership Style Questionnaire and Rotter's scale measured task orientation and locus of control, respectively. Multiple-regression analysis indicated that the pastors with internal locus of control and high task orientation were more likely to have growing parishes.
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