Vanguard· 1h ago· 1 min read
By Tolu Omotosho Senior Pastor of Daystar Christian Centre, Pastor Sam Adeyemi, has identified personality-driven leadership and the absence of enduring governance structures as major reasons many churches fail to survive beyond their founders, urging ministry leaders to build institutions anchored on principles rather than individuals.
Speaking at the maiden edition of the Global Church Systems Conference (GCSC) in Lagos, which attracted over 1,000 pastors and church leaders, Adeyemi said the Church must deliberately embrace systems, succession planning and institutional governance if ministries are to remain relevant across generations.
He lamented that many churches had become overly dependent on the charisma and influence of their founders, making them vulnerable to decline once such leaders exit the scene.
According to him: “Healthy churches run on principles, not personalities.…
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