RCCG YAYA Sunday School Students Manual 14 June 2026 Lesson 41 – Strategic Leadership
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TOPIC: Strategic Leadership (RCCG Sunday School Manual For Young Adults And Youths (YAYA)
MEMORY VERSE: Moreover thou shalt provide out of all the people able men, such as fear God, men of truth, hating covetousness; and place such over them, to be rulers of thousands, and rulers of hundreds, rulers of fifties, and rulers of tens: – Exodus 18:21 (KJV)
BIBLE PASSAGE: Nehemiah 2:17-18 (KJV) (Scroll down for RCCG Sunday School 14 June 2026 HYMN)
17 Then said I unto them, Ye see the distress that we are in, how Jerusalem lieth waste, and the gates thereof are burned with fire: come, and let us build up the wall of Jerusalem, that we be no more a reproach.
18 Then I told them of the hand of my God which was good upon me; as also the king’s words that he had spoken unto me. And they said, Let us rise up and build. So they strengthened their hands for this good work.
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INTRODUCTION: To be strategic is to fix a long-term objective and interest, and the means to achieve such. Simply put, a leader is someone who influences others to achieve set goals. A strategic leader is, therefore, someone with a long-term goal, direction, etc., who influences people to achieve it (Nehemiah 2:5). Strategic leadership is all-inclusive as it creates the group’s overall vision and the means to achieve it. Based on this vision, strategic leaders motivate others to foster unity and a way to bring about change in the group as it remains relevant.
LESSON OUTLINES
- TRAITS OF STRATEGIC LEADERS
- WAYS TO BE ONE
1. TRAITS OF STRATEGIC LEADERS
Strategic leaders have exceptional qualities which make them stand out. Some of them are stated below.
Allegiance To The Group’s Vision: Strategic leaders are completely devoted to the group’s vision; they see the big picture and map out strategies to see to its fulfilment (Proverbs 29:18a; Habakkuk 2:2).
They also understand the group’s mission, core values, etc. and plan with the future in mind.
Problem-solving Skills: They develop a great mastery to attend to difficult issues that arise (Genesis 41:33-36; 1 Samuel 30:20-23).
Effective Communication: They synergise with their subordinates and allow for a free flow of communication. They seek to understand and to be understood (Proverbs 25:11; Colossians 4:6).
Cautious Use Of Power: As leaders, they do not oppress their subordinates. They lead with the fear of God (Ephesians 6:9).
Transparency: People can easily see through them as they carry out their day-to-day activities without any form of dishonesty (Psalm 26:11a; Proverbs 11:3).
Empathy: They lead with compassion recognising that though they are leaders, they are also humans with their strengths and weaknesses (Ephesians 4:32).
Enthusiasm: They are dedicated and always eager to work to ensure that the group is successful and operates at its maximum capacity (2 Chronicles 2:13-14; 2 Corinthians 8:22).
Delegation: They give assignments and transfer power to their subordinates. They have no fear in allowing people to stand in for them when the need arises. They deliberately raise their followers to be future leaders (2 Timothy 2:2).
2 .WAYS TO BE ONE
Many ways are open to being a strategic leader, but we shall look at some of them:
Recognise and seize opportunities all the time (Numbers 13:30). Increase your value to the group by contributing effectively to its growth (Daniel 6:28; Proverbs 22:29). Widen your scope by thinking of the progress of the whole organisation instead of limiting the success level to yourself and your unit (Nehemiah 2:3-5). Knowledge is key to strategic leadership, so, keep yourself abreast with developments within and outside your environment; get to know about government regulations, competition, technological advancements, etc. (Proverbs 18:15). Change is constant, so be sensitive to new developments and how to skilfully take the group through it. Always be creative and confident to bring new initiatives to the company (2 Chronicles 26:10, 14-15). Exemplify good values so you can lead your followers in the right way (1 Corinthians 11:1). It takes humility to lead strategically (Proverbs 22:4).
CONCLUSION: To be a strategic leader is to look beyond the surface into the big picture.
QUESTIONS
- Mention five traits of strategic leaders.
- What are the ways of becoming a strategic leader?
FURTHER READINGS:
Sunday: Nehemiah 2:17-18 (KJV)
17 Then said I unto them, Ye see the distress that we are in, how Jerusalem lieth waste, and the gates thereof are burned with fire: come, and let us build up the wall of Jerusalem, that we be no more a reproach. 18 Then I told them of the hand of my God which was good upon me; as also the king’s words that he had spoken unto me. And they said, Let us rise up and build. So they strengthened their hands for this good work.
Monday: Exodus 18:13-24 (KJV)
13 And it came to pass on the morrow, that Moses sat to judge the people: and the people stood by Moses from the morning unto the evening. 14 And when Moses’ father in law saw all that he did to the people, he said, What is this thing that thou doest to the people? why sittest thou thyself alone, and all the people stand by thee from morning unto even? 15 And Moses said unto his father in law, Because the people come unto me to enquire of God: 16 When they have a matter, they come unto me; and I judge between one and another, and I do make them know the statutes of God, and his laws. 17 And Moses’ father in law said unto him, The thing that thou doest is not good. 18 Thou wilt surely wear away, both thou, and this people that is with thee: for this thing is too heavy for thee; thou art not able to perform it thyself alone. 19 Hearken now unto my voice, I will give thee counsel, and God shall be with thee: Be thou for the people to God-ward, that thou mayest bring the causes unto God: 20 And thou shalt teach them ordinances and laws, and shalt shew them the way wherein they must walk, and the work that they must do. 21 Moreover thou shalt provide out of all the people able men, such as fear God, men of truth, hating covetousness; and place such over them, to be rulers of thousands, and rulers of hundreds, rulers of fifties, and rulers of tens: 22 And let them judge the people at all seasons: and it shall be, that every great matter they shall bring unto thee, but every small matter they shall judge: so shall it be easier for thyself, and they shall bear the burden with thee. 23 If thou shalt do this thing, and God command thee so, then thou shalt be able to endure, and all this people shall also go to their place in peace. 24 So Moses hearkened to the voice of his father in law, and did all that he had said.
Tuesday: Genesis 41:33-36 (KJV)
33 Now therefore let Pharaoh look out a man discreet and wise, and set him over the land of Egypt. 34 Let Pharaoh do this, and let him appoint officers over the land, and take up the fifth part of the land of Egypt in the seven plenteous years. 35 And let them gather all the food of those good years that come, and lay up corn under the hand of Pharaoh, and let them keep food in the cities. 36 And that food shall be for store to the land against the seven years of famine, which shall be in the land of Egypt; that the land perish not through the famine.
Wednesday: 1 Samuel 30:20-23 (KJV)
20 And David took all the flocks and the herds, which they drave before those other cattle, and said, This is David’s spoil. 21 And David came to the two hundred men, which were so faint that they could not follow David, whom they had made also to abide at the brook Besor: and they went forth to meet David, and to meet the people that were with him: and when David came near to the people, he saluted them. 22 Then answered all the wicked men and men of Belial, of those that went with David, and said, Because they went not with us, we will not give them ought of the spoil that we have recovered, save to every man his wife and his children, that they may lead them away, and depart. 23 Then said David, Ye shall not do so, my brethren, with that which the Lord hath given us, who hath preserved us, and delivered the company that came against us into our hand.
Thursday: Proverbs 18:15 (KJV)
The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
Friday: Daniel 6:28 (KJV)
So this Daniel prospered in the reign of Darius, and in the reign of Cyrus the Persian.
Saturday: Proverbs 22:29 (KJV)
Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men.
ASSIGNMENT: Enumerate five challenges of leadership (2×5=10 Marks).
SUNDAY SCHOOL HYMN
- O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
O how I love Thee well,
I am happy, it makes me glad
To rejoice at Thy birth. - O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
Thy friend friendship suits me well,
Both young and will sing Thy song,
We long for Sunday School. - O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
Christ was Thy first teacher,
The Holy Spirit, great teacher,
Does manifest in thee. - O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
This testimony is sure,
That God, the Father Almighty,
Poured His blessing on Thee - O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
Though the sun be so bright,
Or if the clouds be black with rain,
I’ll be in Sunday School. - O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day
I rejoice to see Thee,
Will thou pass over me today?
Without my being blest?
