Skip to main content

IN HIS FOOTSTEPS: Strategic Planning for Effective Leadersip

Church File. 
A Guide to Effective Leadership. 

Devotion Fifteen: July 15, 2025 

“The plans of the diligent lead surely to plenty, but those of everyone who is hasty surely to poverty.” Proverbs 21:5 

As we continue our journey of effective leadership, we have been exploring key principles that help us lead with purpose and direction. In our previous devotion, we discussed the importance of prioritising our tasks. Now, let us take it a step further and talk about planning for those priorities. This is where strategic planning comes in. 

Strategic planning is a systematic process used to determine how an individual or organisation achieves its goals and fulfils its mission. This includes defining goals and objectives, developing strategies, allocating resources, and implementing and monitoring plans. Effective leadership should strategically plan what is best for the church, the organisation, or the community. 

In light of this, the Word of God teaches us that when a leader or the church plans diligently and strategically, it leads to achieving plenty. As the wise man said, “The plans of the diligent lead surely to plenty...” (Proverbs 21:5a). On the other hand, everyone wants good results, but without diligent planning, the Bible says it will lead to poverty: “...but those of everyone who is hasty surely to poverty” (Proverbs 21:5b).

So, what does it mean to plan diligently or strategically? It means focusing on key priorities, allocating resources effectively, avoiding rash decisions, and being adaptable to changing environments. By doing so, leaders can build teamwork and trust among those being led. Wise men plan diligently; so, do you? 

Remind yourself of Jesus' words about a man who wished to build, sat down, and calculated the cost before he started building, lest people mock him (Luke 14:28-30). Jesus emphasised careful planning; this is exactly what leaders must do to avoid mockery. 

In conclusion, strategic planning is essential because it tests the capability of a leader. Two outcomes are possible: either poverty or plenty, depending on how one strategises. Let this lesson be a wake-up call to avoid burdening the church or facing mockery for failing to achieve better results efficiently. Choose to be a diligent person, not a hasty one.

 Prayer

Dear God, I never knew that strategic planning was so important for effective leadership, thinking it was only applicable to secular organisations. Having learnt this, I choose to rebuke my instincts and ask the Holy Spirit to guide me through the process of planning every time. In Jesus' Name I pray. 

Amen.

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

MAGWI COUNTY UNDER CATTLE ATTACKS AGAIN.

    File Image July 11, 2025. To the Commissioner,  Magwi County Magwi County Maize Crops under Cattle Attack Again I am writing to inform you that Magwi County is once again facing an attack by cattle driven by the Dinka Balalo of Uganda. This is a direct result of an evacuation in response to the President's executive order aimed at stopping cattle-related conflicts in the Acholi region of Northern Uganda. As you may recall, the last conflict in Magwi County, which occurred in February, claimed lives and was not an isolated incident. Similar conflicts have recurred since 2014, when the Dinka Balalo from Bor forcefully entered Magwi County and the Equatoria region. Hon, you and the Magwi County community need to be aware of the potential resettlement of cattle in our lands. Our county's livelihood depends on its fertile soil, whereas the Dinka Balalo's survival relies on milk production. I urge you and your security team to remain vigilant and prevent any cattle ...
Post a Comment
Read more

IN HIS FOOTSTEPS: The Characters of A Leader's Heart

Meta AI "This is a faithful saying: If a man desires the position of a bishop, he desires a good work." 1 Timothy 3:1-7 Devotion 10. July 10, 2025 God's Design for Leadership   God alone is omniscient and sovereign. He designed leadership with specific character traits, appointing humanity to steward the world on His behalf. As we progress through Scripture, we observe God's design for leadership and the character traits required of each individual.   For example, He denied Saul leadership despite the pressure from the people. He chose David from among Jesse's children because David met His criteria, possessing the character and qualities worthy of leadership. In leadership, there are specific characteristics that leaders must embody to lead God's people. Paul listed these qualities in his letter to Timothy, emphasizing integrity, humility, and servanthood as essential for leading the church of God.   The Contrast Between God's Design and the Worl...
Post a Comment
Read more

ESTABLISH A SEPARATE AND INDEPENDENT DINKA KINGDOM WITHIN THEIR TERRITORIES.” Advocate Kenyi Advises President Kiir

Advocate & human rights lawyer Kenyi YA Kenyi said that Salva Kiir has long abandoned the national interest of South Sudan and instead chosen to pursue a narrow and divisive tribal agenda. From the time he was appointed deputy—based on tribal considerations—during the liberation struggle to all his subsequent roles within the regime, Kiir has consistently implemented policies that prioritize the interests of one ethnic group: the Jieng (Dinka), at the direct expense of the other 63 tribes of South Sudan.   Through his actions and appointments, he has systematically planted the seeds of division, ethnic discord, and mistrust among our people. Under his leadership, South Sudan—a sovereign nation built by the collective sacrifice of 64 tribes—has been reduced to what increasingly appears to be an absolute Jieng Kingdom, with Salva Kiir acting as its self-declared King.   If Kiir remains committed to advancing his tribal project, then we are left with no option but to gran...
Post a Comment
Read more