The Leader Within. Raising Accountable Ministry Heads in the House of God.
Declining leadership culture in the ministry Widespread "eyeservice" among leaders Monthly trainings are poorly attended A system where only the President's voice matters Call to rebuild a leadership model that aligns with God's order.
Lack of commitment to responsibilities Passive or performative work ethic Disinterest in spiritual or skill-based growth Culture of dependence on the President alone Fear or laziness masked as humility.
Exodus 18: Moses and the Jethro Principle Ephesians 4:11-13 – Equipping the Saints 1 Corinthians 12: Order, function, and honor among parts Leadership as stewardship, not favoritism.
Define clear roles for each department Introduce systems, reporting lines, and feedback loops Document tasks, timelines, and expectations Eliminate ambiguity to prevent excuses.
Responsibility vs Eyeservice. "Not with eyeservice, as men-pleasers, but as bondservants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart." - Colossians 3:22 Define the concept of "eyeservice" (Col. 3:22) - Working only when being watched Teach accountability to God, not man Self-leadership: showing up even when unseen 6.
Allow HODs to take initiative without breaking unity Empower without abandoning supervision Create channels for team leaders to contribute ideas and grow.
Punctuality, follow-through, and initiative Willingness to train others and build depth Presence at meetings and trainings Owning results: whether success or failure.
Vision must be shared, not hoarded Encourage lateral leadership (peer review + team support) Train for succession, not preservation of power Mentorship that multiplies—not magnifies—one person.
Redefine spiritual growth and leadership growth Kill the "I already know enough" mindset Promote reading, training, and self-assessment Make knowledge attractive again.
Questions that expose current weaknesses in the system Invite honest feedback from HODs Discuss obstacles to implementation and solutions.
One practical change each leader must implement Accountability partners or mentors per team Set review date or follow-up session (e.g. in 30 days).
Declare restoration of the leader's soul (Psalm 23) Activate diligence, order, and wisdom Impart grace to serve with integrity, structure, and power.
Final Charge & Quote. Go from being led to leading others.