Relating with those in authority can be very “tricky.” Some have found themselves in abusive relationships with those in authority over them where they feel undermined and lose their sense of self-worth. In other cases, people have been outrightly rebellious and divisive in their relationship. I will focus in this article on spiritual authority only I.e the pastoral office. What…
Mentorship in ministry is not about getting advice from the “biggest person” but from the right person for you. It’s not a social thing it is spiritual; may just be the person a few steps ahead of you who can show you the next moves to make because it’s still fresh in his memory. ~ Pastor Poju Oyemade
To young ministers out there, shy away from and avoid the sound which says “God is doing away with older ministers and will replace them with you the younger”. Historically speaking, such voices have always ended up being clouds without water. Yes, God is always raising new voices in every generation but not at the expense of anyone. There is…
Everything that produces results does so by repetition i.e. the continuous and repeated practise of the same thing over a period of time. Some great athlete who was the best at the time was once asked why he stuck to the basics in practice. His reply “why do you think am the best player in the world? because I never…
Paul’s encounter with the crippled man at Lystra defines what purposeful leadership is all about. Paul preached and by that, faith was kindled in the heart of the man to do what he had never done before. Paul fulfilled the second aspect of leadership when he recognized what the crippled man possessed which he the infirmed man wasn’t even aware…
If you want to go far in life, I suggest you try as much as possible to accomplish much staying under the radar. Never wear your success on your sleeves. Remain understated. Those that can be seen afar off can easily be neutralised. The brain is hidden but biceps are visible.