Clergy Wives are to be exemplary Women Leaders
CONN/270406
In a one-day training workshop organized by the Abuja Diocesan Lady Worker, Mrs. Martha Onwuzurumba, clergy wives have been called upon to make their ministry effective by being dedicated to their leadership role.
One of the speakers, Mrs. U. Okpuno who spoke extensively on LEADERSHIP pointed out that clergy wives are naturally leaders by the virtue of the ordinance of their husbands. However, she counseled her contemporaries not to see themselves as political leaders but spiritual leaders in the church whose directive is the Word of God as God expects them to give account of their stewardship.
Citing biblical examples like Miriam, Deborah and Esther, Mrs. Okpuno attributed the success of these great women leaders to their obedience and dependence on the leading of the Holy Spirit. She reiterated that for one to be a good leader, she must be a good follower as Jesus Christ demonstrated in His ministry here on earth.
The clergy wives were also encouraged to make proper planning of their time, programmes and activities as their leadership roles demand continuous multiple meetings with their parishioners.
In her closing remark at the end of the workshop, the Primate’s wife and the Chief Convener, Mrs. Susan Akinola, urged the women to be consistent in prayer and in the study of the Word of God. She said this is a sure way to be effective leaders both at home and in the church.
CONN/270406
In a one-day training workshop organized by the Abuja Diocesan Lady Worker, Mrs. Martha Onwuzurumba, clergy wives have been called upon to make their ministry effective by being dedicated to their leadership role.
One of the speakers, Mrs. U. Okpuno who spoke extensively on LEADERSHIP pointed out that clergy wives are naturally leaders by the virtue of the ordinance of their husbands. However, she counseled her contemporaries not to see themselves as political leaders but spiritual leaders in the church whose directive is the Word of God as God expects them to give account of their stewardship.
Citing biblical examples like Miriam, Deborah and Esther, Mrs. Okpuno attributed the success of these great women leaders to their obedience and dependence on the leading of the Holy Spirit. She reiterated that for one to be a good leader, she must be a good follower as Jesus Christ demonstrated in His ministry here on earth.
The clergy wives were also encouraged to make proper planning of their time, programmes and activities as their leadership roles demand continuous multiple meetings with their parishioners.
In her closing remark at the end of the workshop, the Primate’s wife and the Chief Convener, Mrs. Susan Akinola, urged the women to be consistent in prayer and in the study of the Word of God. She said this is a sure way to be effective leaders both at home and in the church.
