My name is Bishop Daniel Matheka. I am a pastor and leader who has served in various church leadership responsibilities, from being a local church pastor to serving as a national leader. Throughout my ministry, I have been passionate about raising and training leaders. This passion has led me to reflect on why different leaders behave and operate differently. Through this journey, I came to recognise the importance of vision in leadership, an understanding that became the foundation of my book. I am married to Monicah, and together we are blessed with five grown-up children who have also blessed us with several grandchildren. We live in Kangundo, Machakos County, Kenya.

My Mission

I am writing a book titled Vision: The Heart of a Leader. The motivation behind this book is grounded in Proverbs 29:18 (KJV): “Where there is no vision, the people perish.”

Vision may be given to an individual, but its fulfilment involves people. It is therefore important for both leaders and the people they lead to understand the vision God has given for their organisation.

I have observed that many organisational problems can begin with how vision is understood and handled. This concern motivated me to write about the importance of leaders and their teams seeking to understand the vision entrusted to them so that they can run with it and contribute effectively towards the success of their organisation.

My Writing Process

I experienced writer’s block during the writing journey. When this happened, I stopped writing and spent some time in prayer. I also took time to refresh my mind by interacting and talking with people and getting some rest. After allowing myself that time, I was able to return to the manuscript and continue writing.

Finding time to write alongside my other commitments was also difficult, but God helped me create the time needed to remain committed to the writing process.

My Posture

I received both positive and negative feedback during the Writing Class journey, and I regarded both as sources of encouragement. Rather than allowing feedback to discourage me, I embraced it as part of the journey of developing my writing.

My Onyx Writing  Class Experience

My experience in CLC Kenya’s Onyx Writing Class was very helpful. The programme equipped me to approach writing with a clearer understanding of what I was doing and how to develop my manuscript.

I particularly appreciated the teaching, which was clear, easy to understand, and easy to follow. The class was very beneficial to my writing journey. Based on my experience, I would highly recommend the Onyx Writing Class to aspiring writers and beginning authors.

Closing Reflection

To those who desire to write a book, I would recommend joining the CLC Kenya Writing Class. It has been of great benefit to me. My journey in writing Vision: The Heart of a Leader has reinforced my conviction that vision matters. When God entrusts a vision to a leader, both the leader and the people need to understand it and work together towards its fulfilment.