ACM Africa Regional Director, Rev. Prof. Nathan Chiroma (Principal of Africa College of Theology), has tasked African leaders to remain committed to continuous leadership, but without pride of knowledge that limits one from being teachable.

Chiroma was presenting a sermon at the 30th Annual Rwanda Leaders National Prayer Breakfast held in Kigali on Sunday January 19. It was attended by government officials, private sector leaders, diplomats, and senior religious leaders.

Dwelling on James 1:20-25, Chiroma emphasized that leaders are entrusted with the responsibility of leading others, not just with words but actions, saying “to him who knows what to do but does not do it, sins.”

According to him, leading by example because of knowing the right thing is important, but doing the right thing is what brings about transformation, as well as creating a culture of accountability.

“As we commit ourselves to both knowing and doing, we honour God by the way we model, live our lives, and lead others,” he said.

The prayer breakfast organized annually by Rwanda Leaders Fellowship seeks to instill Godly values in leadership. The 2025 theme was “Bridging the Knowing and Doing Gap in Leadership.”

The event was an opportunity for Rwandans to thank God for peace and achievements in the last year and pray for the nation’s progress in the coming years.