04/10/2026
Stronger Together: Advancing Disciple-Making Across Africa
Collaboration remains at the heart of advancing God’s Kingdom. This past March 2026, I had the privilege of participating in a significant gathering of African Disciple-Making Movement (DMM) leaders in Lomé, Togo. This Leadership Challenge Summit brought together more than 35 key leaders from across the continent, each carrying a shared passion to see disciples multiplied in their respective nations.
Over four impactful days, we engaged deeply—sharing best practices, learning from one another’s experiences, and honestly addressing the challenges we face in different regions. It was a rich time of mutual sharpening, where wisdom flowed across cultures and contexts, strengthening our collective vision for disciple-making in Africa.
A central focus of our time together was leadership development. We reflected on five essential leadership practices: modeling the way, inspiring a shared vision, challenging the process, encouraging the heart, and enabling others. Together, we explored how these principles are not just leadership concepts, but are clearly demonstrated in the life and ministry of Jesus Christ. This alignment with Christ’s example brought both clarity and conviction as we seek to lead in ways that honor Him and empower others.
Beyond learning and discussion, the summit was marked by powerful moments of prayer, worship, and genuine fellowship. These times allowed us not only to connect as leaders but also to be spiritually renewed. We left refreshed, encouraged, and united with a renewed mandate—to faithfully pursue the Great Commission and make disciples of all nations, with a particular focus on Africa.
This gathering was a reminder that we are not alone in this mission. God is raising leaders across the continent, and through collaboration, shared vision, and Christ-centered leadership, we are seeing His Kingdom advance in powerful ways.
Written by
Rev. Samson W.M
Unite 4 Africa & Ethiopia Director