President Jacob Zuma’s statement that the ANC comes before South Africa has set many tongues wagging and rightly so because as a first citizen he is expected to say things that affirm rather than undermine the country’s constitution. Although this infamous statement was made as part of Zuma’s efforts to […]
Tag: leadership
We can make a difference by speaking up
By Trevor Jennings, Transformation Christian Network (TCN) We face a number of obvious “giants” in our country: poverty, inequality, unemployment, lack of education, land reform and crime are the big ones. They are monsters and will not go gently into the night. Students provide reminderHowever, two silent giants also stand […]
Students’ just cause puts leaders on the spot
I am reading a book entitled ‘The Making of a Leader’ by Dr J Robert Clinton, an Assistant Professor of Leadership and Extension of World Mission at Fuller Theological Seminary. One of the profound things that the professor says is that “there are three basal elements of leadership: leader, followers, […]
Blind spots of a world changer
[notice]A monthly column that reflects on living in the Kingdom of God.[/notice] Few things are as powerful as the desire to live a significant life and ‘change the world,’ especially as a young Christian living in South Africa. I recently had the privilege of taking some young people away for […]
Africans need to take a stand against self-serving leaders
The country of Burundi is the latest African country to be held at ransom by a leader who refuses to relinquish power when his term of office comes to an end. This means that Burundi president, Pierre Nkurunziza (See photo above, left) will not qualify for the Ibrahim Prize for […]
Call for men to lead from a higher vantage point — seeing what God sees
KMMC speaker Louis Els will bring a word he feels is on God’s heart Men play an important role in God’s Kingdom, because as it goes in the family, so it goes with the nation, according to Louis Els who will bring the Word of God to the Friday-night session […]
Special leader sought to continue African Enterprise legacy
[notice]Megan Whatley, Editorial Assistant to African Enterprise founder Michael Cassidy reflects on his ministry of more than 50 years and talks to him about the current search for a new SA Team Leader to take AE into its next chapter of evangelising the cities of Africa.[/notice] Fifty four years ago, […]
Will the church provide SA with inspiring,Godly leaders in 2015?
Welcome to 2015 and I trust that you have entered this year with optimism and belief that it has good things in store for you and your loved ones. For many people a new year represents a time to take stock and to set out goals for the year ahead. […]
How to improve the quality of leadership in SA
“OK, it’s official – our parliament is a complete and utter joke. I for one, am embarrassed to be represented by this bunch.” These words were penned by Weekend Post columnist Nwabisa Makunga for the publication dated November 15, 2014. They are strong words but I suspect they represent the […]
Light on fatherhood and leadership
[notice]A fortnightly column on marriage, family and relationships.[/notice] From November 20 to 22 2014 the International Ministers Fellowship (IMF) held their annual conference for the SADEC region in Pretoria. There were delegates who came from many different parts of the world. The IMF is a living, loving and functional network […]