iarjhcsIARJHCSIARJHCS2709-3336https://doi.org/10.47310/iarjhcs.2021.v02i02.001Pastors’ Leadership Behaviour and the Sustenance of Baptist Heritage in the Nigerian Baptist ConventionHelenOlomuIshola-EsanDepartment of Religious Education Baptist Theological Seminary, Eku, NigeriaLeadership behaviour plays a crucial role in determining the growth and sustainability of any organization. When leadership is characterized by positive attitudes, organizations experience healthy and progressive development; however, when such behaviour is lacking, decline and loss of value become inevitable. The Baptist Church, as an organization of God’s people, is built upon rich spiritual values and doctrines sustained by pastors trained to exemplify godly conduct and uphold the Baptist heritage established since the 17th century. The founding fathers of the Baptist faith yielded to divine calling and laid a strong spiritual foundation that continues to influence Christian life and society today. However, contemporary trends indicate a gradual erosion of this heritage. According to Ijaola [1], Director of Communications, Nigerian Baptist Convention, modern Baptists are drifting from their distinctive traditions—such as devotion to Scripture, commitment to Sunday School, daily prayer routines, pride in carrying the Bible, sound preaching, and active participation in convention sessions. He observes that the once-shared sense of collective ownership within the Convention is fading, as the heritage of “we” shifts toward “they.” The article concludes with a reflective challenge from Genesis 18:17–19, urging believers to uphold and transmit the Baptist heritage faithfully to future generations