ARCHDIOCESAN PASTORAL OFFICE ROLLS OUT LEADERSHIP TRAINING FOR ELECTED CHURCH LEADERS ACROSS 15 DEANERIES
More than 150 newly elected parish leaders from the Central, Kabete, Western and Makadara deaneries have undergone leadership formation training at Resurrection Garden in Karen as the Archdiocese of Nairobi intensifies efforts to strengthen parish leadership and pastoral service.
The seminar brought together leaders drawn from various parishes in this deneary and focused on ethical leadership, accountability and the role of lay leaders in supporting parish priests in the mission of the Church.
The training was attended by His Lordship, Rt. Rev. Obed Muriungi Karobia, auxiliary bishop of Nairobi and coordinated by Fr. Bernard Ndichu, the Archdiocesan Pastoral Coordinator, and the assistant, Fr. Alex Ng’ang’a.
Speaking during the training, Bishop Karobia underscored the importance of servant leadership, urging parish officials to view their positions as an opportunity to serve rather than to exercise authority.
The seminar forms part of a wider leadership formation programme being rolled out across the Archdiocese following a similar induction exercise for leaders from Gatundu, Mang’u, Thika and Ruiru deaneries held last week.
This programme aims at equipping parish leaders with the skills and values necessary to foster collaboration, transparency and effective pastoral engagement within their communities.
The day concluded with Holy Mass presided over by His Lordship, during which he reminded the leaders that their primary responsibility is to serve the people of God and promote unity within their parishes.
In the homily, the bishop encouraged the leaders to work closely with their parish priests, remain attentive to the concerns of the faithful and become models of integrity, accountability and dedication.
He further challenged them to embrace servant leadership and be faithful while carrying out their responsibilities in advancing the life and mission of the Church.
The ongoing formation initiative is expected to reach other deaneries in the Archdiocese as part of efforts to strengthen lay participation and leadership at the parish level.
