Good governance is a phrase we often hear in public administration, corporate leadership, policy discussions, and community development. But for us in UESI, it is not just a technical concept—it is a biblical mandate. From our earliest days, UESI has been dedicated to student ministry rooted in integrity, accountability, stewardship, and Christlike leadership. As we move forward, our commitment to good governance must be visible, intentional, and unwavering.
“In UESI, governance is not a system we operate but a stewardship we offer back to God.”
Scripture repeatedly emphasises righteous and faithful stewardship. Throughout the Bible, leaders are remembered not for their titles or positions but for the character they demonstrate while carrying out their duties. Good governance in the UESI family flows from this biblical belief: leadership is stewardship, and every steward will one day give an account to God.
Effective governance promotes fairness, transparency, wise use of resources, and smooth leadership transitions. These practices sustain trust, unity, and mission focus, allowing the movement to credibly witness to the gospel. We do not practice good governance solely to run an efficient organisation, but because, through it, we mirror the character of Christ before the world and future generations.
UESI grows healthiest when every student, graduate, and staff member embraces governance as part of their discipleship.
Good governance isn’t the responsibility of office bearers, boards, or staff members alone. It’s a shared duty—something every student, graduate, and staff member is encouraged to support. Each of us plays a part in fostering healthy governance in three ways.
- By participating responsibly.
- By remaining informed.
- By offering constructive correction.
When these habits flourish across our fellowship, governance becomes a collective strength rather than an isolated duty.
Christian leadership is fundamentally a journey of discipleship. The more we lead and govern, the more Christ shapes us. Jesus showed that godly leadership is deeply relational and redemptive. He led not just with power, but with purity—guiding people toward truth, freedom, and transformation. As we celebrate Christ this season, may our leadership become more Christlike, our decisions reflect both truth and grace, and our movement shine with integrity that points to the very character of God and the values of His Kingdom.
Staff Training 2025
We thank God for the UESI Staff Training 2025 held at Kotagiri from 27th October to 27th November 2025. We praise God for the 24 new staffs who completed this organisational training and have returned to the field, enriched by their learning. Please continue to pray for them as they serve the Lord with renewed dedication and joy.
As we conclude another year, I thank God for His unfailing faithfulness and for your partnership in the gospel. Every EU meeting, every prayer group, every sacrificial gift, every hour spent mentoring a student, and every decision made in committees across the country are seeds sown into God’s Kingdom.
Jacob Varghese , General Secretary, UESI
As we celebrate Christmas, may Christ be the Lord of our lives, our leadership, and our movement. May His peace govern our hearts, and His principles govern our decisions, so that UESI will continue to be a movement that honours God, transforms students, and witnesses to the world with integrity.
