Mensa Otabil launches new book, 'Leading the Church', emphasizes governance and leadership transition

Mensa Otabil has launched his latest book, 'Leading the Church', positioning it as a vital resource for pastors and church leaders seeking to build strong governance systems and ensure leadership continuity. The book provides a comprehensive framework for what Pastor Otabil describes as "new and emerging churches," highlighting that such churches are defined not merely by age, but by their stage of leadership development - particularly the absence of leadership transition beyond a dominant founder. Pastor Otabil noted that prolonged leadership without structured succession planning can hinder institutional stability and delay maturity.

Pastor Otabil explained that even churches approaching 50 years remain relatively young within the 2,000-year history of Christianity. He underscored the importance of clearly defined governance structures - including decision-making processes, leadership roles, and accountability systems. In Leading the Church, Pastor Otabil explores governance through the lens of over 2,000 years of church history - from Jesus Christ and the early apostles, through the early church, the patristic era, medieval period, the Protestant Reformation, and into the Pentecostal and charismatic movements. The book also examines the three primary governance frameworks - Episcopal, Presbyterian, and Congregational - and highlights how modern churches often adopt hybrid models suited to their contexts.

Leading the Church is expected to serve as a foundational guide for pastors, church leaders, and ministry administrators seeking to build resilient institutions capable of sustaining growth and navigating leadership transitions effectively. The book is available at Altar Bookshop and online via Amazon.