To the Leading Men of Our Churches addresses influential laymen who, while not holding official conference positions, lead through wealth, professional status, or spiritual influence within local congregations. This pamphlet emphasizes the responsibilities and dangers attending positions of influence. White typically addressed: using influence for advancing truth not personal agenda, financial stewardship and sacrificial giving, avoiding love of preeminence, supporting ministerial and missionary work, maintaining humility, and setting godly examples. The pamphlet warned that position and wealth bring temptations to pride and control while emphasizing that true leadership serves rather than dominates. Leading men must use their influence advancing God's kingdom rather than building personal prestige.
Influential laymen, wealthy church members, local church elders and leaders, and all whose position or resources give them significant influence in congregations.