On October 9th, 2010 Rev. Canon Benoni Mugarura-Mutana was invited to St. Paul’s Church Kisimbiri to share his thoughts on church leadership.  As this topic is in line with the mission of the Joy Centre, we bring you excerpts from his teaching.  God bless.

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If Christ were the head of your church, how would it be different?

Don’t think metaphorically.  Think literally.

If Jesus were really the head of your church, what would change?

The Bible states unequivocally that Jesus is the head of the church.

Ephesians 1:22

And God placed all things under his feet and appointed him to be head over everything for the church.

And in Ephesians 4:15

Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will in all things grow up into him who is the Head, that is, Christ. (more…)