Nobody Follows A Leader Without Direction, Pastor Paul Enenche Urges Leaders To Embrace Vision And Responsibility

 

Senior Pastor of Dunamis International Gospel Centre, Dr. Paul Enenche, has declared that leadership without direction is meaningless, stressing that followers are naturally drawn to those who possess clarity of vision and purpose. He made this statement while delivering the keynote address at the Uganda Leadership and Economic Summit, which recently took place in Kampala and brought together leaders, policymakers, and influencers from across the region.

While addressing the gathering on the theme, The Art of Leadership, the preacher noted that leadership should never be equated to holding titles or occupying official positions. According to him, titles may confer recognition, but without vision and genuine impact, they become hollow. He explained that true leaders are identified by their ability to inspire others, shape destinies, and make positive contributions that reverberate across generations.

Dr. Enenche stressed that leadership is not an isolated pursuit; rather, it is rooted in the lives of people. He pointed out that genuine leadership demands empathy, sacrifice, and a willingness to shoulder the burdens of others. Leaders, he said, are meant to mobilize resources, strengthen institutions, and foster the development of human capital while maintaining personal integrity.

“Vision is the foundation of leadership,” he told the attentive audience. “No one has the right to be followed if they lack direction. The people you lead deserve to know where you are going and how you intend to take them there. Without vision, leadership collapses into mere ceremony.”

Citing practical examples, the pastor illustrated how global corporations like Toyota plan decades, even a century ahead, demonstrating that foresight is indispensable in steering both institutions and nations. He added that any leader without a clear course is bound to lose relevance, while those who communicate a well-defined path will always command respect and loyalty.

He went further to highlight the difference between functional leaders and positional leaders. Functional leaders, according to him, are marked by clarity, foresight, and an ability to take decisive steps that earn the confidence of their followers. Positional leaders, on the other hand, are often limited to enjoying titles without necessarily driving real transformation.

Dr. Enenche quoted renowned leadership expert John Maxwell, reminding the summit participants that “anyone who claims to lead but has no followers is merely taking a stroll.” He explained that leadership is an alignment process in which people buy into a vision and see it as worthwhile to support.

Historical figures were also brought into his discourse. He pointed to Martin Luther King Jr., whose compelling communication skills and clarity of vision mobilized entire nations toward civil rights and justice. Similarly, he noted biblical figures such as Nehemiah, who conveyed divine vision so effectively that ordinary people were motivated to rise and rebuild.

The pastor described leadership as a generational investment. He shared personal experiences of mentoring individuals who have gone on to succeed financially, spiritually, and socially, emphasizing that true leaders create a ripple effect of development. When one person is empowered, he explained, they can uplift others, ultimately producing a multiplying chain of impact that transforms communities.

“Leadership is never about self-promotion,” he insisted. “It is about building people, rebuilding systems, and ensuring that your absence is felt because of the difference you made. A leader is a generational asset, and when he walks into a room, his presence changes things.”

He encouraged leaders at every level to regularly ask themselves important questions: What is my vision? Where am I taking my people? What difference will my leadership make in the next year or the next decade? These questions, he said, are essential for anyone seeking to lead with authenticity and impact.

Participants at the summit responded positively to his message. Uganda’s Minister of Kampala, Minsa Kabanda, expressed gratitude for the insights shared by Dr. Enenche. She described his teaching as both practical and timely, noting that leaders in positions of responsibility often face diverse pressures from people of varying backgrounds, faiths, and communities. She admitted that accepting responsibility is never easy, but the message challenged leaders to embrace the weight of their offices while seeking divine guidance.

She concluded her remarks by saying, “I have enjoyed the teaching from Pastor Paul. It was part of us. The summary was about the acceptance of responsibility. Being a minister is not a simple task, you meet different people of faith and tribe. We need your prayers.”

Dr. Enenche’s message at the Uganda Leadership and Economic Summit left participants with a renewed understanding of what leadership truly demands. Beyond speeches and positions, he reminded them that the essence of leadership lies in vision, responsibility, communication, and the transformation of lives.

For many, the resounding takeaway was clear: nobody willingly follows a leader who does not know where they are going, but when vision meets responsibility, leadership becomes a powerful tool for generational change.