Wednesday, September 20, 2017

4 Surprising and Powerful Leadership Insights From the Archbishop of Kenya


Do you ever wonder what happens later on in the life of the child you sponsor through ministries like World Vision or Compassion? Every once in awhile, I’m privileged to find out the rest of the story. This summer in Nairobi, I met a former sponsored child, Jackson Ole Sapit. Make that the Most Reverend Jackson Ole Sapit, Archbishop of Kenya—head of the 5 million-member Anglican Church.

Jackson, 53, delights in telling visitors how God captured his heart and took him on a journey from the Maasai cattle pastures of his youth to graduate from school in the United Kingdom and back to hold one of the most influential religious roles in Kenya.

It’s fascinating to hear how God used every twist and turn to shape him into the leader he is today. The lessons that emerge from his experiences are surprisingly applicable to pastors anywhere, even here in the U.S. Read More

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