Political, medical, academic, business and religious leaders are joining Grace & Light to discuss practical ways of countering corruption, poverty and gender issues facing their communities.

The conference is for senior leaders who wish to see positive change in society, especially the four areas Grace & Light focuses on – work and corruption, wealth and poverty, politics and sexual and gender-based violence.

Participants will be hearing from guest speaker Dr Leo Bawa and also sharing their own experiences, learning from each other, discussing social issues and debating practical solutions they can support each other in implementing.

Dr Bawa is a UK-based missiologist and theological tutor. Currently he is on the pastoral team at Bridge Community Church in Leeds and previously served with WEC International. He focuses on indigenous disciple-making, multicultural leadership, strategic networking and mentoring leaders across diverse cultures.

“These days a leader’s value is set by what car they drive and the clothes they wear, not by their achievements. Many Christian leaders falsify their credentials to make themselves eligible for jobs or to continue in them,” said Tassie Ghata, international coordinator.

“We believe God is calling on leaders who still put him first to band together and plan how to stand for righteousness in all situations. This conference aims to inspire and equip leaders to do just this.”

We are expecting more than 100 leaders from across society in Plateau State to join us for our 11th annual leaders conference in Jos this September.

If you are in senior leadership in Nigeria you are welcome to join the conference from 15-17 September. Contact tassie.ghata@graceandlight.org for more information and to book your place.

Prayer Requests

Please pray for:

• Safe travel for Dr Bawa and delegates to and from Miango and a reduction in violence in the area
• Wisdom for Tassie as she leads sessions each day and interacts with delegates
• God’s spirit speaking to delegates, challenging and encouraging them to model gospel values