Fatshimetrie: The new dimension of pastoral entrepreneurship
In a constantly changing world and facing the challenges of globalization, the time has come for pastors to rethink their role within the ecclesiastical community. This is what Professor René Ntumba, a management expert, clearly emphasizes during a captivating interview in Kinshasa.
Entrepreneurship, a concept often underestimated in religious circles, is proving to be an essential lever for ensuring the autonomy of the faithful and promoting the economic development of the country. It is high time that church leaders integrate this fundamental notion into their practices, in order to guide them towards a more global and pragmatic vision of their mission.
According to Professor Ntumba, pastoral entrepreneurship goes far beyond the simple management of offerings and tithes. This involves encouraging pastors to become true catalysts for projects, like the apostle Paul, by creating initiatives that benefit the entire community. This bold approach would transform spiritual resources into true drivers of development, thus generating positive social and economic benefits.
Furthermore, the lack of training in project development is a real handicap for many pastors. It is essential to equip them, inform them and support them in setting up sustainable and meaningful entrepreneurial initiatives. The church cannot be satisfied with being a simple place of worship; it must position itself as a full-fledged player in the social and economic life of its community.
The approach proposed by Professor Ntumba opens the way to multiple opportunities for churches, provided that they know how to seize and exploit their entrepreneurial potential. By implementing innovative projects that are adapted to the needs of the population, pastors can truly contribute to the progress and development of their community.
In conclusion, pastoral entrepreneurship represents a real challenge for the future of churches in the Democratic Republic of Congo. By adopting a visionary and proactive approach, religious leaders can not only ensure the autonomy of their faithful, but also play a decisive role in the economic and social development of the country. It is time to rethink traditional models to breathe new entrepreneurial dynamics into religious communities.