Qualities and Skills of A Superintendent
A Superintendent needs to have the following qualities to serve well during this phase of the Church’s life:
- Loves God and preaches salvation through Jesus Christ. This requires a deep and abiding faith and spiritual life. A Superintendent is first and foremost a spiritual leader.
- Loves people and wants the best for others.
- A broad and deep theological understanding of God, the Church and the world and the ability to teach biblical and theological concepts.
- Listens to learn. We need leaders who listen to laity and clergy and desire to continue to learn and grow, especially by listening.
- Curiosity. Leaders who are genuinely interested in understanding by asking good questions.
- Respect others and the office of superintendency by keeping confidentiality.
- Committed and loyal to serving congregations and The United Methodist Church to advance their mission and ministry.
- Excellent administrative and communication skills.
- A coach and mentor to clergy. I expect when Superintendents meet with clergy, they will ask the following questions:
- Where have you witnessed God at work in and through your congregation?
- What is going well and why?
- What has been your most important learning during this month? How are you applying this learning?
- What is one important challenge are you facing and how are you overcoming these challenges?
- What support do you need from me to excel in your leadership and ministry?
No leader is perfect but the superintendents that I am appointing all have committed to continue to grow in these qualities and skills.
Priority of A District Superintendent
The priority of the superintendents is to develop clergy to serve effectively in the church and the world. Superintendents are also to grow and develop congregations. This requires assisting congregational leaders to set priorities and goals and support the pastor and lay leadership to achieve their goals by deepening the faith of the members and teaching them to connect with the people in the community through witness, mercy, and justice ministries.
| District | District Superintendent |
| NORTHEAST CONFERENCE | |
| Bambuka | Rev. Nelson T. Mincha |
| Dadiya | Rev. Titus Behula |
| Munga Dosso & Munga Lelau | Rev. Ali Alim Thomas |
| Benue Yamma and Benue | Rev. Elisha Lowi |
| Adamawa | Rev. Alfa Thomas |
| Arewa and Sakko | Rev. Dimas Manweh |
| Makka | Rev. Hossana Bulus |
| Nyanah and Yannah | Rev. Ishaya Lamido |
| Tewi and Karim | Rev. Alison Idi Karim |
| NORTH CONFERENCE | |
| Abuja and Bauchi | Rev. Nibron Haruna |
| Gombe and Filiya | Rev. Ali Ibrahim |
| Chonge and Filiya North | Rev. Atiku Bappah |
| Pero East Central | Rev. Antiya Ishaya |
| Dondolo and Wurkun West | Rev. Matthew Daniel Dangombe |
| Wurkun North | Rev. Simon Danfiliya |
| Gwandum and Gwandum Raddi | Rev. Eliphaz A. Jeule |
| CENTRAL CONFERENCE | |
| Bambur | Rev. Yahuza Ali Dauda |
| Wurkun Central | Rev. James Burema |
| Didango | Rev. Danladi Maaji Yashi |
| Muri West | Rev. John D. James |
| Darofai | Rev. Haram A. Musa |
| Ampandi | Rev. Lami Simon |
| Kode | Rev. Dalibi B. Sati |
| Haske | Rev. Iliya Elisha |
| Yammina | Rev. Shehu A. Bature |
| South Central | Rev. Clement Abaka |
| Sallah | Rev. Bulus Mmamashi |
| Pitiko | Rev. Augustine Kantoma |
| SOUTHERN CONFERENCE | |
| South | Rev. Esther Josiah |
| Jalingo | Rev. Eli Yakku Sule |
| Kona | Rev. Dr. Abel Lamido |
| Iware | Rev. Markus Jauro |
| Sugba | Rev. Nuhu Maikanti |
| Fan | Rev. Musa Shadi |
| Taraba West | Rev. Christopher Ahmadi |
| Taraba Central | Rev. Wakare Musa |
| Taraba South | Rev. Samuel A. Ahmed |
| Eugene Wesley | Rev. Ezra D. Ali |
| Kunini | Rev. Nicodemus Atimas |
| Yugorobi, Lau Central, Sayonti | Rev. David Mungopack |
| Zing Area | Rev. Dr. Eunice Iliya |
