Our Ministries
OVERSEER/SENIOR PASTOR
Bishop Henry Ndozi-Okia
The Africa Overseer is the Vision Bearer of the entire Model Prayer Assemblies in Africa.
All Pastors, Evangelist, Elders, Deacons and Deaconesses ordained in this church are under
the authority of the Africa Overseer (Bishop). No outside information, references, or
instructions must be executed without the approval of the Bishop.
The Bishop is in-charge of all spiritual and physical affairs of the church, inside or
outside the church. The church administration is directly under the office of the Bishop.
All departments must get approval from the Bishop’s office to carry out any new rule in their
departments.
PASTOR: Pastor Maria
The Pastor is to help the Bishop in Spiritual affairs, like prayers, counseling and general
co-ordination of the church. The pastor can also appoint or direct an ordained leader to preach
or minister to the congregation, in the absence of the Bishop
MODERATION / ANNOUNCEMENTS
Deacon Pavaza: (Head Moderation)
Mama Phyllis Bortei (Assisting Moderation)
Mamma Priscilla Anti: (Assisting Moderation)
Mama Hertha Iita: (Assisting Moderation)
Mama Zelda Rukambe Eliphas:: (Assisting Moderation)
Evangelists Monica Joseph: (Assisting Moderation)
And other members
DUTIES: The prayer department is to gather church leaders, church workers and members
who are willing to join the department for prayers and intercession before
every weekday’s services, in addition, to see that all-night services and fasting
programs are properly carried out. This group will be in charge of Intersession,
moderation and announcements for every weekday. The roster of moderators must be
ready in advance and should cover the entire month (Secretary). Announcements must
be approved by the Bishop’s office through the Church administrator before each service.
This group must come up with dates for retreats, overnight prayers and praying on the mountains.
This group must hold regular teaching on intersection and all the departments must attend.
This is an outreach department and they keep records of weekly church attendance.
This group must teach new members about the doctrine of the church before signing,
the membership forms. In addition, they must visit and minister in the prisons,
hospitals and schools with Christian literatures and other materials.
The group must also promote Bishop’s books as a resource for spiritual knowledge and growth.
NOTE: It is compulsory for all the assisting head of Evangelism, Deliverance, Moderation,
Prayer Intercessors and New Covert Follow-Up leaders to attend intercessors prayers,
30minutes before every service days and other prayer program.
Disobeying this instruction is as well as losing the position as an assisting head.
The instruction is also guiding the head and assistant of other departments.
CHURCH ADMINISTRATION
Church Administrator:
The Church administrator’s duties are to co-ordinate all the departments in the church;
collect all departmental information into a monthly report, which is submitted to
the bishop’s office quarterly. The administrator will see that all MPMI properties
and the church environment are well kept through the church caretaker. (Church employed staff)
Church Secretary:
All church administrative documentation and minutes of meetings must be recorded by the church
secretary. Only the church secretary is allowed to use the official letter-head and church official
stamps (seal) for church business. All quarterly reports must be typed and presented to the Bishop
by the Church Secretary. Counseling will be booked through the departments in the church and
will be facilitated by the Church Secretary who will communicate set time and date to the Caretaker
for further communication. Only appointments granted by the Bishop will be allowed to see the Bishop
before weekly services. Minor counseling concerning singles, married women with problems and other
related issues must first go through Pastor Maria’s office. Only major cases should be directed
to the Bishop’s office.
NOTE: The church will not accept indiscipline and disobedience to this respect.
Church Public Relations Officer
The public relations officer reports directly to the bishop.
Amongst the numerous roles this individual holds is to liaise with the media department in getting
information about the church to the public. The PR Officer has to create a strong and positive
reputation for the church by hosting news conferences about important events
e.g . Latest book release, conference , conventions and fasting etc...
The PRO officer should be creative and come up with new ideas and initiatives that will impact
the community. The PRO is the only person allowed to talk to the media about the church unless stated
otherwise by the Bishop. The PRO is expected to understand the church target audience the main
demographic that attend the church and create publications that are specially geared to that group.
The PRO may host events to attract press attention. This individual will be in charge of creating
a press package that explains the church missions and provide a brief history of the church and
its leadership and include ways that people can become involved, by using flyers or any form of
advertisement.
Church Secretariat Caretaker (Steward)
The secretariat caretaker is a church staff. His duties are numerous, the caretaker reports directly
under the supervision of the Church administrator in the office of the Bishop. The Caretaker will give
directions to the Bishop’s office for appointments. No member should go directly to the Bishop’s
office without the authorization from the Bishop. The caretaker must always see that Tuesdays,
Fridays and Sunday services are decent and in order. The church seating arrangement before service and
the parking of the chairs and musical instrument after service goes back to the storeroom.
The church caretaker should be able to take record of all church properties.
No church property must be taken from the Bishop’s office or the storeroom without proper records.
Any church properties outside should also be recorded as out with a name attached.
A book should be with the caretaker to book out or in any property borrowed or collected.
The caretaker should not go on holiday without proper application for leave. If he or she disobeys,
a warning letter should be given to him/her or suspended from his/her duties.
Prayer Intercession, Deliverance, Evangelism,
Music Moderation and Announcements
Pastor Maria Ndozi-Okia: Advisor
Evang. Ernest Kombo: General Head / Coordinator
Evangilist Monica Joseph: (Assisting Head Evangelism)
Deacon George Anti: (Assisting Head Deliverance)
Ma. Phyllis Bortei: (Assisting Head Prayer Intercession)
Mama Luoise Boamah: (Assisting Prayer Intercession)
Deacon Pavaza : (Assisting Head Moderation/Annoucements
Sister Mary-Tuyeni H: (New Convert Follow-Up)
Sister Lizzelle Kombo: (New Convert Follow up)
MUSIC
Dr Ernest Kombo: Advisor
Sister Ndilimeke Nambinga: Head / Coordinator
Odilon : Assistant Head
Sister Pumulo Lumbuwe: Secretary
Siter Elina Banda: Assistant Secretary
Other Choir Members
Duties
Members of music department must be prayerful, disciplined and dress modestly
because all church members’ eyes are on them. All members of this group must be
committed to attend intercessory prayers before service in order to prepare themselves
spiritually. All music team members (the advisor, drummer, keyboardist, etc) must be seated
together to avoid movements and distractions. It is compulsory that all choir members should
be members of MPMI and baptized within the church. In the event that a member was baptized
prior to joining MPMI such proof should be made available to the Advisor of the department
Note: All previous choir members are still part of the choir
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
BIBLE STUDIES , BAPTISM AND TRAINING
Pastor Maria Ndozi-Okia : Advisor
Pastor Mildred Jantjies: General Head/ Coordinator
Deaconess Unathi: Head (Baptism)
Deacon Pavaza (Assisting Baptism)
Evangelist Monica (Assisting Baptism)
Pastor Mildred Jantjies: Head (Bible Studies)
Mama Luoise Boamah: (Assisting Bible Studies)
Mama Hertta Iita (Assisting Bible Studies)
Deaconess Kapuu: (Assisting Bible Studies)
Mamma Phyllis Bortei (Assisting Bible Studies)
Deacon Pavaza (Assisting Bible Studies)
Deaconess Zaakapi: (Assisting Bible Studies)
Dr. Ernest Kombo : (Head Training)
Sister Ina Munyama: (Assisting Training)
Sister Moda Schultz: (Assisting Training)
Sister Pemela Aupindi : (Assisting Training)
Papa Haouseb : (Assisting Training)
DUTIES
: The General Head / coordinator is the spiritual head of this group. Should be able to relate
with the church administrator for easy co-ordination.
This group consists of Heads and assisting head in charge of the ‘Baptism, Bible Studies
and Training Sections. This group must work as a team to carry out their respective duties
within the department.
Bible Studies Section The head must be able to direct and co-ordinate properly and Make appropriate bible study sessions
available to the church. This group must consult with the Pastor to determine study needs. Schedule
and publicize the topics and dates of the bible study needs. Manage materials and media resources
for study sessions. Register participants in study sessions. Pray for the total effectiveness of this
department. The Bible study classes will be divided in two semesters consisting of 26 lessons each,
the 1st semester will be for the duration of 6 months. In Order for Brethren to graduate to the next
level, which will be covered in the 2nd semester, Brethren should have successfully completed
the first phase of the course. The Criteria to be promoted to the next level Individuals must have
demonstrated commitment, spiritual growth and maturity. Individuals will receive certificates and
tokens of acknowledgment for the best performers.
Note: Facilitators should identify such individuals and forward names to the Bishops
Office 2months before completion of the 6-month course. An attendance register should be circulated
every Sunday for members to complete and handed over to the facilitator
Baptism Section
This group will also organize baptismal classes and arrange for a swimming pool for baptism.
However the Bishop must approve bible references for the classes. The baptism classes should
run for six weeks baptism and must be once every four months (three times a year) this group
is directed under the Bishop’s office but must relate with the church administrator before
reaching the bishop’s office.
Training Section
The training section is responsible to identify all the training needs of the various departments
within the church and train them. This department must relate with the church administrator
to carry out their duties.
ENGAGEMENT / MARRIAGE COUNSELLING
Pastor Maria Ndozi Okia: Advisor
And others
DUTIES
This group will handle all engagement and marriage counseling before transferring them to the Bishop’s
office. They will be responsible to guide relationship leading to marriage and arrange for relationship/
marriage seminars with the single fellowship.
Requirements:
Both parties should be baptized before engaging in marriage, a marriage readiness assessment committee
will visit the groom’s house prior to the wedding to assess the living conditions.
Media
MEDIA / CHURCH EQUIPMENT(ELECTRICAL / SOUND)
Deacon Goerge Anti: General Head / Coordinator
Brother Stanley: Head Media
Brother Dino Shumane: Assisting Head Media
Brother Mark Isumbe: Head Church Equipment
Sister Maameyaa : Assisting Head Sound Brother Sidi Banda: Assisting Head Electrical
Brother Malvin : Assisting Electrical
Sister Lizzelle Kombo: (Head Website / Bookshop)
Brother Yves Ndaie: (Camera/Website)
Brother Thomas: Camera / Photos
Brother Nonso: Camera / Photos
Sister Magano: Mixer
Sister Camilla: Mixer
Sister Valentina Shivute : Easy Worship
Sister Olivia : Easy Worship
Brother Henry: Church facebook page update
Sister Jenifer: (Head Reporting / Editorial)
Brother Helvit : Assisting Editorial
Sister Dina: (Reporting / Editorial)
Sister Angie: (Reporting / Editorial)
Sister Suzzy: (Reporting / Editorial)
Sister Nelao: Assisting Bookshop / Sales)
Sister Tapelo and Faith : Assisting Bookshop / Sales
DUTIES
The Media and Electrical/Sound department will be responsible for microphones, batteries,
arrangements and removal of all instruments. The head of this group will be responsible
for care and safety of all church instruments. The group must further make sure that they
carry the Gospel of Jesus Christ to our visual driven ever changing world through the use
of technology and media and to equip other ministries of the church to use digital and
electronic media as worship and outreach tool. All members of this group must be committed
to attend 30minutes prayers before service in order to prepare themselves spiritually.
All electrical/sound team members must be seated together to avoid movements and distractions.
All problems regarding light, electronics, cables and musical setups must be the duties of
Electrical/sound department. The Head of church equipment will be in charge of all church
equipment,both chairs, pulpit, altar stand, electrical and electronics. The entire department
using church equipment must liaise with this unit for the release of their equipment.
The maintenance, repairs and transportation of church equipment is under the care of this unit.
Note: All singles and unmarried indivuduals within the department
not attending the papas and the mamas automatically fall part of the youth department
and should attend the youth program.
Youth department
SINGLES AND YOUTH FELLOWSHIP
Evangelist Ernest Kombo: Advisor
Sister Abena Tambrescu: Head / Coordinator
Brother Fungai Nyaungwa: Assistant Head
Sister Eunice Gonzo (Youth Psychologist & Mobilizer)
Brother Frans: Youth Mobilizer Sister veima mootu: Youth Mobilizer
Brother Kaupasaneua Pavaza: Youth Mobilizer
Sister Chinytere: Mobilizer
Sister Agnes Yeboah: Mobilizer
Brother Daniel: Mobilizer
Brother Ben Muhaindjumba: Mobilizer
Sister Dong Shu: Mobilizer And others
Grouping:
Junior youth – Ages 12-15
Senior youth – Ages 16-22
Singles – ages 23 - marriage
Conditions
Youth that are under the age of 23 and have child(ren) but are not married,
also fall under the singles group.Married couples fall under the Mamas and
Papas department, no matter what their age, however a couple that gets
married who fall under the single or youth group age brackets and were
members of these group before marriage, will have a transitional
period between 1-3 months (depending on other conditions/factors)
into the Mamas and Papas department.
MISSION SUPPORT
Deaconess Upangura Kahorere: Advisor
Sister Efe Pote: Head / Coordinator
Sister Pena Wilfred: Assisting Head
Sister Anna Visagie: Treasurer
Sister Aune Hasheela: Secretary
Sister Sister Maryna Gouws: Member
Sister Edelgard Siririka: Member
Sister Hilya Amwenyo: Member
Sister Elizabeth Shiwedle: Member
Bother Morriel & Dionisia: Member
Mrs. Ifeoma, Passa and others.
DUTIES
The mission support department is the church hospitality department, they should provide
or make available soft drinks, water, snacks (refreshments) for the Bishop’s office, and
for Bishop’s ministrations during service days, all Pastors refreshments for seminars and
conferences. They should organize a special day the entire members of the church will honor
the Bishop (like His birthday ceremonies) They must be able to help the less privileged
communities with used/new cloths and food items
USHER
Pastor Maria: Advisor
Sister Patricia Kitenge: Head Usher / Coordinator
Brother Richard: Assisting Usher Head
Brother Zabby: Head Bishop’s protocol
Brother Mario : Assistant Bishop’s Protocol
Sister Pricilla Anti : Pastor Maria’s Protocol
And other Ushers
DUTIES
Ushers must see that the sitting arrangements (chairs) are in order before every service.
They must not allow people to just walk to any seat but welcome them with humility and smiles,
tell them to switch off their phones and then lead them to their seats.
They should be able to bring unity and order in every church service.
They must politely speak to those sitting down to stand up while worship
and praise is going on. They should not allow people to sleep or make noise
during the church service. The Bishop and Pastor’s protocols are armor bearers.
Their duty is to see that the Bishop and Pastors are comfortable before, during
and after church services. They must monitor the preacher and know when face towels,
water or soft drinks are needed.
NOTE:
The Bishop and Pastor Maria’s protocols are directly under the usher
department. All departments in this group will also take directives from the usher
and decoration coordinator. The advisor has the right to discipline any group member.
2015 LAND AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Bro. Fungai Mushangwe: Head / Coordinator
Pastor Mildred Jantjies: Mobilizations
Mama Hertta Iita: Materials/ Operations / Site Issues
Mama Utete: Security / Supervisor
Brother Hingab: Assisting Security / Supervisor
Brother Ghyss: Site Manager
Deacon Pavaza / Evang. Monica: Member / Secretary
DUTIES
The land and building committee will be responsible for the land documentation,
church plan and building. This department must have a separated financial account
overseen by the chairperson, church accountant and church general administrator.
The committee is allowed to raise funds for the building project.
All decisions must be directed to Bishop’s office for approval.
The committee is responsible for care and safety of all properties.
Finance Department
Deaconess Tekla Kulya: Head / Coordinator
Deacon Pavaza : Church Accountant
Sister Edelgard Siririka: Cashier / Offering Counting
Evan.gilist Monica Joseph: Church Secretary/ Counting
DUTIES:
The Church Secretary and the accountant will be responsible to count and record
the offerings, vows and contributions except the thanksgiving and prophetic offerings
that go directly to the man of God. In the absence of the Church Secretary or
the Church accountant, the general administrator will assist in counting of
the offerings. No cheque must be signed to withdraw money from the bank without
the approval from the office of the Bishop through the Church accountant.
Church cheque books and post office cards must be kept by the church Secretary
The cheque book or card will only be released for signatures.
All funds raised by the church organizing committee will be managed for the purpose
its meant for by the finance committee. The Church account should not be used to pay
or organize programs. No money should be raised in Church or from individual members
by any department for any activity without the consent of the finance committee.
ORGANIZING COMMITTEE
All the heads and advisors of each department are members of this
committee and not the assistant heads.
DUTIES:
Organizing Committee will be in charge for fundraising from within and outside the church.
The Committee should be able to take care of the flight tickets of invited conference ministers,
hotel arrangements, feeding, and transport for the guest. They must be able to mobilize
the entire church members to give financially/materially and see that members work together
as brothers and sisters for the success of the conference or seminar. This committee should
gather together regularly to pray for the financial growth of the church and financial commitment
of members.
All funds raised by the church organizing committee will be managed for the purposed is meant
for by the finance department.
Funds shouldn’t be removed from the bank account to organize programs.
No money should be raised in church or from individual members by any department
for activities without the consent of the finance committee.
PAPA’S / TRANSPORT AND SECURITY
Deacon George Anti: Advisor
Papa Haoseb: Head / Coordinator
Papa Bonie: Assisting Head
Papa Mario: Secretary
And other papas’ and adults over the age of 25
DUTIES
This group is responsible for conducting Papa’s meeting every Thursday, Organizing transport
during seminars, conferences and any activity were the church needs transportation
and the security of the church (Car parking) before, during and after each service.
The Papa’s are also responsible to organize bachelor parties and many more activities
that will contribute to the Spiritual growth of its members and promote unity.
SINGLES AND YOUTH FELLOWSHIP
Evangelist Ernest Kombo: Advisor
Sister Abena Tambrescu: Head / Coordinator
Brother Fungai Nyaungwa: Assistant Head
Sister Eunice Gonzo (Youth Psychologist & Mobilizer)
Brother Frans: Youth Mobilizer
Sister veima mootu: Youth Mobilizer
Brother Kaupasaneua Pavaza: Youth Mobilizer
Sister Chinytere: Mobilizer
Sister Agnes Yeboah: Mobilizer
Brother Daniel: Mobilizer
Brother Ben Muhaindjumba: Mobilizer
Sister Dong Shu: Mobilizer And others
Grouping:
Junior youth – Ages 12-15
Senior youth – Ages 16-22
Singles – ages 23 - marriage
Conditions
Youth that are under the age of 23 and have child(ren) but are not married, also fall under the singles
group, Married couples fall under the Mamas and Papas department, no matter what their age –
however a couple that gets married who fall under the single or youth group age brackets
and were members of these group before marriage, will have a transitional period between 1-3 months
(depending on other conditions/factors) into the Mamas and Papas department
Sunday school children will officially graduate from Sunday school at age 14 and hence a graduation
ceremony will be done from them – however, they will start joining junior youth meetings from age 12,
for early preparation.
DUTIES
The Youth department has to identify appropriate means of ministering to youth.
Plan and schedule coordinated youth fellowship activities pray for the total effectiveness
of the Department
The youth department is also responsible to gather the church youths for prayers, evangelism,
spiritual and social entertainments for spiritual growth. They must assist in decoration/security/
arrangements of member’s vehicles and parking of chairs after church service.
The youth department will organize HIV/AIDS awareness program from time to time to equip the youths
on combating the deadly killer viruses. For social interactions the youth should from a football team
and a Christian quiz club. The boys and girls will have combined meetings with their mentors.
Note:
All singles and unmarried indivuduals within the department not attending the papas
and the mamas automatically fall part of the youth department and should attend the youth program
THE MAMAS’ / CHILDREN
Pastor Maria Ndozi Okia: Advisor
Mama Hertta Iita: Head / Coordinator
Mama Zelda Rukambe Eliphas: Assistant Head
Mama Luoise Boamah: Secretary
Sister Anna Visagie: Treasurer
DUTIES
To organize the women together (married mothers, single mothers and women beyond the age of
20years). They must come together for prayers and organize themselves to see that the house
of the Lord is clean: chairs/altar carpets are well maintained and ready for worship.
They must relate with mission support, to see that food and shelter are arranged for major
programs like (wedding, Holy Communion, thanksgivings and Bishop’s birthday)They should be
able to bring sanity among the young girls older than 20years and our children.
All decisions taken by mama’s department must be directed to the Bishop for approval.
Maintenance:
The mamas should be divided into three groups for church maintenance/ cleaning for weekday’s
services. Maintenance section of the mama should join the decoration to see that the hall
and altar are beautiful and attractive.
The maintenance and children’s department falls under the Mama’s department.
The mama’s department should choose from themselves three women to join and assist
the children supervisors especially from age 1 to age 3. The children supervisors should
let the organizing committee know materials needed to give the children edification,
comfort and spiritual.
Duties of the Women’s President
-Work with the pastor in determining the direction of the woman’s department.
-Monitor the fulfillment of goals and objectives of the department.
-Oversee the budget of the department.
Specific assignments:
-Plan and schedule appropriate seminars and workshops for women during the year.
-Plan, schedule, and conduct the annual women’s convention.
-Meet with members of auxiliaries for women and determine their interests and needs for ministry.
-Identify and get approval of the pastor for speakers and material to use in ministering to women.
-Identify means of meeting the needs of the non-church women in the community
CHILDREN
Mama Sabrina Kuhanga: Advisor
Sister Beatrice Moda Scholtz: Head Children / Supervisor Ages 1-3-4 and 8
Sister Ree Pavaza & Fungai Nyaungwa: Assistant Supervisor Ages1-3-4 and 8
Sister Chaimaine Isumbe & Sister Fiona: Supervisors’ Ages 9-13
The 14 years and above will join the main church service
CHURCH MAINTENANCE/ CLEANING
Deaconess Ebenecia Kappu: Head / Coordinator
Mama Lumba: 1stAssistant Head
Mama Susana: 2ndAssistant Head
Sister Sofia: Member
Sister Godfrindina: Member
Sister Caroline N: Member
Brother Brown: Member
Brother Pasa: Member
Brother Asser: Member
Brother Melvin: Member
Brother Frans: Member
FIRST AID DEPARTMENT
Dr. Ernest Kombo: Medical Doctor
Sister Hertta IIta: Nurse
Deaconess Tekla Kulya: Nurse
DUTIES
This department will be responsible for medical first-Aid emergencies during every church service.
This means first-Aid kits and emergency medication (medicines) should be available.
DECORATION
Deaconess Unathi: Head / Coordinator
Sister Elizabeth Assisting Head Decoration
Brother Saidi: Member
Mama Sirkka Hingas: Member
Sister Cornilia Mungungu: Member
Sister Martha and Others
DUTIES:
This department is responsible for the decoration of all church services including
wedding church service.
CHURCH DISCIPLINE:
The church doesn’t encourage immodest dressing, destructive criticisms, gossip, backbiting
and sectional grouping and insult to authority (like the Bishop, pastors, evangelists,
elders, deacons/deaconess).
However, if disrespect by any member or leader is discovered, the advisory/disciplinary
committee will meet and take action on such a person undermining his/her position
as ordained leader or not, but the final decision must carry the blessing of the Bishop.
Members should show respect to all their leaders and must not use the name or
position of the Bishop /pastor to lie for favor (like telling to people that “Bishop”
or Pastor” said this and that)
Please get true information from the church secretary or general administrator
at all the times.
Deacon and Deaconess Positions are appointed and ordained (not by democracy) and can be
recalled by the Bishop due to evil doings contrary to the doctrine/construction of the church.
They can also be rewarded to the position of a minister /pastor for good works, dedication,
commitment, faithfulness to timing, humility and obedience to the principles and rules of God.
It happened to King Saul, He was ordained by Prophet Samuel.
However, due to evil doings and disobedience, he lost the throne to David by the proclamation
of the same Prophet who has ordained him.
The leaders must respect each other’s office and assist one another, when they notice things
are not right.
We all are not working for man, woman or ourselves but for God Almighty.
NOTE:
All members are advised to join any department of their choice.
They must be able to work with evangelism and youth department, visit and encourage
church members and see that members are fine and well. They are allowed to raise their
own fund to be able to carry out their duties.
TITHING/VOWS/OFFERINGS & FIRST FRUITS:
One of the doctrines of Model prayer Assemblies is to obey the principles of godly
tithing, offering and vows mentioned in the bible.
VOWS: These are sacrificial offerings given unconditionally by a member. It comes
from the heart of the giver to do so. Ecclesiastes 5:4-5, Leviticus 27
TITHE: is one tenth of your income, gifts received from people, salaries, business
profits or financial rewards: Mal 3:10-11, Lev 27:30-31, Numbers 18:21-26
FIRST FRUITS: All first salaries received from a first job, or business,
first male born oxen, or beats. “Consecrate to me all the fist born,
whatever opens the womb among the children of Israel, Both of man and beast;
it is Mine” Exodus 13:2, 12
Characteristics of a good leader:
Proverbs 16:12
Church leadership is about how we behave, commumicate and manage—while leading people
toward a shared goal. Minstry leadership is responsible for influencing how work gets
accomplished, and effective leaders, have certain traits and characteristics that
affect how they interact with others.
Successful professionals demonstrate leadership qualities while continuing on their own
personal development journey. They are life learners and take pride in developing others
and watching them grow
A good communication: As a leader, one must listen… a lot! You must be willing
to work to understand the needs and desires of others. A good leader asks many
questions, considers all options, and leads in the right direction.
Interested in feedback: How do people feel about your leadership skill set?
How can you improve? These are important questions that a leader needs to constantly
ask the chapter. View feedback as a gift to improve.
Consistent: Confidence and respect cannot be attained without your leadership being
consistent. People must have confidence that their opinions and thoughts will be heard
and taken into consideration.
Open-minded: Work to consider all options when making decisions.
A strong leader will evaluate the input from all interested parties
and work for the betterment of the whole.
Organized: Are you prepared for meetings, presentations, events and confident
that people around you are prepared and organized as well?
Resourceful: Utilize the resources available to you. If you don’t know the answer
to something find out by asking questions. A leader must create access to information.
