About LeadIgnite

LeadIgnite Network International

…invading the systems…

  

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Alternative acronym/short appellation: LINI, LIN International, LeadIgnite.

Members are to be referred to as LINItes.

Introduction:

Being fully persuaded of God’s plan for the human race, the prevailing circumstances notwithstanding, LeadIgnite Network International is a God-inspired platform instituted to help men and women in various places, and from diverse backgrounds and ethnicity, recognize their unique God-given purposes, develop their potentials and exploit them in fostering the concept of servant-leadership in various settings, thereby invading the various systems of the world with the values, influence, and light of the Kingdom of God. Hence, our allegiance is first to God, the source of the vision and every provision needed to accomplish the vision. All our programmes therefore are aimed at building men and women who demonstrate God’s perspective on Leadership in churches, in governments, in companies, in schools, and every system that involves the participation of humans.

Our Overall Vision:

·         To be a platform for building men and women who are devoted to exploiting their gifts, skills and talents for invading the various systems of the world with the values, influence, and light of the Kingdom in leadership, innovations, and intervention.

Our Vision Statements

To be a body:

·         That guides people into recognizing their unique meaning in life , developing their inherent potentials to fulfil their God-given unique purposes;

·         For raising men and women driven by the Love-inspired sense of contribution who shall invade the various systems of the world with the values, influence, and light of the Kingdom of God;

·         For raising men and women who model the concept of servant-leadership—Christ being our template—and also inspire every soul they meet on their paths to do the same; and

·         For raising men and women who will at all times and in every place leverage the strength of togetherness, unity, and teamwork in promoting the need-driven course of the Kingdom.

Our Mission Statements

In LeadIgnite Network International:

·         We take as our guide, wisdom from God; as our strength, the grace of God; as our drive, the Love of God; and faith in God, as our lifestyle.

·         We believe that our human capabilities alone are not sufficient to accomplish the tasks before us on this earth. Hence, we wholly rely on God as our sole sustenance; ever believing that through Christ anything is possible; seeing every challenge as a faith builder, in the midst of which we keep shouting “Glory to God!”

·         Therefore, as a member, I shall give utmost priority to a consistent daily personal fellowship with my Father in the place of prayer, renewing myself in His knowledge through the scripture, and filling my mouth and heart always with songs of praise and worship, ever appropriating His grace, Love, power, and wisdom to fulfil my purpose and to overcome every challenge.

·         Challenges will surely come, but we choose to face them headlong, living by faith, for our God is greater than all.

·         The worth of every man—Christian or non-Christian— I see on my path in life is Christ. I shall therefore see and value them as such in my conduct.

·         Every need I come across is an opportunity to show forth God’s treasures of Love and grace in me. I therefore refuse to give excuses, but rather find a way to meet the need as much as I can—however little.

·         Every platform or setting I occupy is a golden opportunity to establish the value system of the Kingdom in deeds, words, and manner of life; be it within the four walls of the church building or beyond. I am therefore Kingdom-oriented in all my pursuits.

·         I do not expect to get everything perfectly right on my first trial, but I will still set out, anyway, to do anything I deem expedient, knowing that it gets easier and better over time. I will learn from every of my mistakes and then move on with no regrets, being aware of my human imperfections, but never ashamed of them.

·         I will appreciate the good I see in everyone I meet as well as our individual differences—and not see them as threats, but rather as opportunities to create together something greater by leveraging on one another’s unique strength, while making up for one another’s weaknesses as each person does his/her work and supplies what the other(s) lack.

·         I shall give diligence to taking good care of my body as befitting of the vessel housing God’s precious treasures—in good nutritional habit, adequate exercise, and any other necessary and appropriate measure.

·         I live as a representative of Christ everywhere I go. I model Jesus’ lifestyle of servant-leadership.

·         I always see myself as a conduit of God’s grace, Love, power, wisdom, and influence to my society, to my nation, and to the nations—the whole of human race.

·         We submit to the Holy Bible as the ultimate custodian of our values.

Overall Goals:

·         To help members develop in a balanced form in all the fundamental human dimensions—spiritual, mental, social, and physical.

·         To help members recognize and hone their unique skills, gifts, or talents.

·         To develop and release leaders with courage and Love-inspired passion to establish organizations, foundations, or platforms for meeting specific needs.

·         To develop and train people who demonstrate exceptional leadership prowess in any other organization/setting to which they belong—churches, fellowships, clubs, classrooms, workplace, family etc.

·         To reach out to young people through different avenues—schools, churches, etc.—giving talks and holding empowering programmes like leadership seminars, conferences, etc.

·         To create a leadership source where credible personalities with godly visions can come to for recruiting willing leaders into their initiatives.

·         To serve as a consulting organization which can be readily consulted for advice on leadership or problem-solving by any other organization or individual that needs it.

Strategies

·         Influencing one person at a time, while training the influenced person to do the same to others.

·         Starting with a chapter in the University of Ibadan, Nigeria, and later spreading our wings to all other universities of the federation.

·         Setting up a metropolitan variant in every state of the federation with the same vision—for school leavers, working class, and graduate LINItes.

·         Reaching out beyond the shores of the nation to replicate the same in other nations of the world.

·         Networking with other likeminded organizations for more extensive and synergistic impact.

Internal Growth Plans:

·         Bi-weekly Interactive meetings—on Saturdays or Sundays.

·         Monthly book reading by all members.

Ø  At least one uniformly selected book in a month.

·         Coordination of regular meetings to be occasionally delegated to other members besides the chapter president.

·         Invitation of resourceful speakers to general meetings periodically.

·         Whatsapp page: for sharing of daily insights and personal victories and teaching sessions..

·         Weekly selected impactful movie—at least one—to be watched by every member.

·         Weekly selected spiritual and/or motivating song for every member.

·         Weekly selected audio and/video tapes for all members.

·         Members to be committed to physical exercise programmes.

·         Areas of concentration that guide our decisions on selected books, interactive sessions speaking sessions, seminars, and other programmes:

Ø  Spirituals

Ø  LEADERSHIP

Ø  Relationship(marital)

Ø  Financial literacy

Ø  Talent development.

Contribution and Impact Plans

·         Member who recognizes any need:

Ø  Build a team of volunteers and come up with action plans—to be discussed in general regular meetings, or specially summoned meetings.

·         Open seminars or conferences to be organized annually.

·         Varieties of need-oriented programmes during “LeadIgnite Week”.

·         Regular speaking sessions:

Ø  In classes on campus,

Ø  Churches and fellowships,

Ø  Youth programmes,

Ø  Primary and Secondary schools.

·         Visitation to orphanage and less privileged in rural areas:

Ø  Supply their basic needs—food and clothing,

Ø  Supply their long-term needs—scholarships, sponsorships, etc.

Ø  Preaching to them the good news of salvation,

Ø  Leadership Talks.       

Creed

I’m born of God; I’m a new creation; and I know who I am.

I live by faith; so anything is possible.

I’m energized by grace; so I can do all things.

I see needs with the eyes of Love; and I refuse to do nothing.

I meet needs with the abilities of the Holy Ghost.

I’m the Christ men can see;

I’m the Love Revolution.

(after some seconds of respite or exhortation)

In oneness and unity, we carry these treasures, invading the systems of the world with the values, influence, and light of the Kingdom of God. Glory to God!

Our Core Value

·         Hope

·         Faith

·         Love

·         Honesty

·         Integrity

·         Diligence

·         Teamwork

·         Commitment

·         Problem-solving

·         Servant-leadership

·         Kingdom-mindednes

·         Out-doing one another in good works

·         Loyalty, Respect, Fairness and Justice

Clichés

In LINI, we are leaning on Christ, and Christ alone.

Members are to be referred to as LINItes.

Established Standby Teams

·         Team OrphAnalgesic

Ø  Alleviating the pain of orphanage

Ø  Guiding the orphans into a meaningful life of significance

·         Team SchoolShift

Ø  Guiding the young boys and girls on what true education means

Ø  Spurring them to a higher difference-making life of significance

·         Team RuralShift

Ø  Lifting the rural young boys and girls out of the rut of mediocrity

Ø  Helping and spurring them to a higher life of meaning and significance

·         Team SoinsComuneté

Ø  Installing and fixing social amenities within the community

Ø  Sensitization of the public to the need for environmental  maintenance, health awareness, and patriotism

Leadership Structure:

Chapter President

Vice-President

General Secretary

Assistant General Secretary

Treasury Officer

Finance Officer

Publicity Officer

Event Manager

Media Officer

IT officer

Team leaders

Resources needed

·         Venue for regular meetings

·         Venue for special programmes

·         Letter-headed papers

·         Membership Handbook—containing details on the organization and constitution.

·         Tracts—for wider impact and publicity.

·         Books for “LeadIgnite Library”

·         Laptop and Desktop computers

·         Printer and scanner

·         Projector

·         Generator

·         Sound instruments

·         Buses

·         Website

·         Bulk SMS account

·         Funds:

Ø  Transportations

Ø  Basic needs for the less privileged

Ø  Scholarships and sponsorships(for less-privileged with initiatives)

Ø  Upkeep and normal running of the association

Start-up Needs:

·         Registration with the university and/or Corporate Affairs Commission

·         Consultations with legal adviser(s)

·         Matrons, Patrons, and Advisers

·         Association’s Bank Account