“The rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them… Not so with you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant…just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve.” Matthew 20:25–28

Leadership isn’t about having authority over others, it’s about walking with others. Jesus modeled this when He said, “Whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant” (Matthew 20:26). I believe in shared vision and trust. I don’t see leadership as a top-down model. I see it as a circle where every voice matters, every gift has value, and the best outcomes come from working together. In the words of Paul, “To each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good” (1 Corinthians 12:7). Leadership thrives when everyone’s gift contributes to the whole.

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I lead from a lateral view of hierarchy, where collaboration, input, and shared ownership are essential. I believe every team member regardless of title brings unique skills, experience, and insight to the table. Some of the most transformative ideas I’ve seen have come from the most unexpected places. The bible affirms this, consider the story of a young boy offering five loaves and two fish that Jesus multiplied to feed thousands (John 6:1–14), or a Samaritan woman with a complicated past whose testimony brought her entire community to believe in Christ (John 4:28–30, 39).  Or another example is  Moses’ father-in-law, Jethro, he offered wise counsel that reshaped Israel’s entire leadership structure. Moses, God’s chosen leader still listened to someone outside the inner circle, reminding us that wisdom can come from anywhere.  That we should be intentional and humble to know that we don't know it all. That those who have come before us can shed rays of wisdom and understanding from a life filled of differing and beneficial experiences. These stories remind us that God can work powerfully through those we least expect, and leadership means making room for every contribution that is ethical, moral and legal. My role as a leader is to make room for those ideas, to empower people to speak, and to help them lead confidently in their own space out of their own giftedness. I lead by trusting others with real responsibility instead of hoarding it and being afraid that they might fail. I give room for them to grow, make decisions, and even make mistakes. Failure and mistakes serve their purpose towards growth and betterment. I offer guidance without micromanaging because I love watching people step into their own leadership and realize their potential. But I’m also intentional about providing the training and support they need along the way, recognizing that some will grow through steady encouragement, repetition, and hands-on guidance. A leadership philosophy I repeat often to myself and to those I lead is this: “Repetition deepens impression” and “Consistency builds legitimacy.” These reminders tell us to show up, stay steady, and build trust one faithful step at a time.

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As a Developer and Restorative, It is my practice to meet one-on-one with team members to encourage emotional intelligence, spiritual maturity, and self-awareness because leadership is about helping people become who they’re called to be, not solely in church work, but at home, work and their communities.​