“So you also outwardly appear righteous to others, but within you are full of hypocrisy and lawlessness.”
Matthew 23:28 ESV
After about over 3 decades in the pastoral work in both evangelical and Charismatic Ministries, I deem it worth sharing some useful thoughts about the subject matter of insincerity in church leadership in Africa without any prejudice.
The traits of an insincere church leadership might include a lack of integrity, a disregard for their own values, and a focus on personal gain instead of the spiritual wellbeing of the congregation.
Such a leader may be more interested in holding onto power than in truth telling or ethical decision making. They may also display a lack of accountability and fail to accept responsibility for their actions.
They may act in ways that are unethical, such as using manipulative tactics or using their position of authority to exert control over others.
Additionally, an insincere leader may prioritize wealth, material possessions, and worldly success over spiritual development. Such a leader might be more concerned with accumulating wealth and possessions than with leading the church with spiritual authenticity.
Finally, such a leader may lack empathy and behave in a domineering or authoritarian manner, making decisions without consulting the congregation.
In short, an insincere church leadership can have far-reaching consequences as it can lead to confusion among the congregation, decrease in morale, and drift away from core values and teachings.
The consequences of working under an insincere church leadership can be numerous and far-reaching. Insincere leaders may display a lack of integrity, compromising their own values and jeopardizing the reputation of their organizations.
This may lead to decreased trust in the church or faith community, as members begin to question why their leaders are not upholding their moral and religious ideals.
Additionally, insincere leadership can lead to ineffective management, as the church may not have clear direction or goals due to the leader’s lack of commitment. This can lead to confusion, resentment, and disorganization among the congregation and an overall decrease in morale.
Furthermore, employees may become disillusioned if they feel their leaders are not being honest and transparent with them. This can lead to tension in the workplace and a decrease in productivity.
Finally, an insincere leadership may cause the church to drift away from its core values and teachings, leading to a divided congregation and a lack of unity.
It is a very high risky venture to go into full-time ministry to work under an African church leader without doing a proper due diligence . I trust this write up would serve as a guide for decision making by young men and women who are interested in the pastoral work. I beseech you to make an informed decision prayerfully. May Grace be multiplied to you. Be blessed for reading . Kindly share to be a blessing to others. Shalom
Excerpts from the book titled* Answering The Call into Full-Time Ministry( headed by an African Leader) written by E.A. Randolph-Koranteng. A Servant of Christ .
