Wednesday, September 12, 2012

WE MUST STOP TRIBALISM, NEPOTISM, AND SECTIONALISM IN UMC NIGERIA


We must stop tribalism, Nepotism, and Sectionalism in UMC Nigeria



My is Ande I. Emmanuel, I am an ordained clergy of the United Methodist Church in Nigeria. I currently live in the United States doing a master's program in theology. 



As bishop election for UMC Nigeria episcopal area approaches, I want to call your attention to some useful tips that would in election an " ideal " person who will save UMC Nigeria from the menace of tribal crises that has engulfed the church for the past eight years.


The challenge of finding a spirit filled and devoted pastor to became the bishop of The United Methodist Church Nigeria Episcopal Area is enormous. The UMC Church in Nigeria for so many years was engulfed in crises which has reduced the church from dynamic equilibrium to amnesia and nostalgia. All these happened as a result of selfishness, tribalism, nepotism, and sectionalism has eaten deep into the fabric of the Church. What shall we do? 

This answer to this question lies on who becomes the bishop. I draw this note to remind you of the role God has placed you to play in electing "the ideal" candidate for the enormous task of uniting The United Methodist Church in Nigeria. As the West African Central Conference approaches, I want you to know that you have the responsibility of voting to change the situation in UMC Nigeria, your vote would determine the faith of the church in Nigeria for only God knows how long.

I want want to tell you that with the way the nomination is going in Nigeria, we are optimistic that God is in processes of transforming The United Methodist Church in Nigeria from further decline to dynamic equilibrium, from resigned passiveness to confident plans and actions, from introversion to extroversion, and amnesia or nostalgia to robust sense of a congregational vitality. One thing that is worth noting is God can use you to perfect this his plan of restoration in Nigeria.

I do want you to keep in mind that UMC Nigeria wants "the ideal" candidate, some one who has deep experience with people, some who can build unity in diversity in the church, some one who is not tribal; not sectional, not selfish, and does not support nepotism. Some who can bring together the separated wall of unity in UMC Nigeria. He "the ideal" person is among the nominee coming to the West Africa Central Conference, I encourage you as brothers and sisters in Christ to vote form him. Remember you have a divine assignment to change situation in UMC Nigeria, by voting for this "ideal" candidate (may God bless you as you do so). I hope to see you in person during the central conference, have a good day.

Rev. Ande I. Emmanuel
Wesley Theological Seminary
Cell phone: +1 202-735-4979
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