After Pastor Peter expressed an interest in Business Training I send a few emails and arranged a meeting with Moses. Moses is the Executive Director of the Business Development Center (see bdcuganda.com), here in Uganda. Previously Moses worked for Feed the Hungry International, and was part of the Transforming Nations Alliance. Through that organisations like…… Continue reading Profile: Moses Okudu
Category: Mission
Muzungo Meanings – Part 2: The Walking Dollar Sign
In the first part of this series of posts I looked at some of the contexts where people use the word Muzungo, and how that related more to how we in the west treat famous people, rather than how we relate simple to people of equal standing to us. In this post I want o…… Continue reading Muzungo Meanings – Part 2: The Walking Dollar Sign
Muzungo Meanings – Part 1: Celebrity
Muzungo is the Ugandan word for “white person” (referring to skin colour, of course). But I think, from the experience I have had with this word, that’s not really the most accurate translation. You see when translating a word we should also look at the context its used in, as well as the literal meaning…… Continue reading Muzungo Meanings – Part 1: Celebrity
Piracy – a Crime or not a Crime?
In the west we have easy access to the latest blockbusters and chart topping music. With the rise of the internet, that’s now more accessible than ever with digital downloads and streaming services become more and more dominant.That being said, piracy is still a big business (well, can you call it a business if it…… Continue reading Piracy – a Crime or not a Crime?
The Goodness of God – Part 2: The Openness of Poverty
In the first part I explored how the goodness of God is expressed in the culture and attitudes of the people I’ve interacted with here in Uganda. I also looked at one of the contributing factors that has resulted in this attitude being present here (in Uganda), and not here (in the western world). This…… Continue reading The Goodness of God – Part 2: The Openness of Poverty
The Goodness of God – Part 1: The Mask of Wealth
The bible speaks countless times of the “goodness of God”. But after being here just a short time I can see in the west we don’t really understand this. Why do I say this? Because we don’t express any gratitude. We have to wait until something miraculous happens, and then, and only then, might be…… Continue reading The Goodness of God – Part 1: The Mask of Wealth
Open Pulpit, Closed pulpit
One thing that surprised me when making initial enquired for my trip to Uganda was how open the pulpits in churches across Uganda seemed to be. A simple enquiring informing a local minister I would in I the area provoked an instant invitation to preach (or “share the word”, as they more commonly referred to…… Continue reading Open Pulpit, Closed pulpit
White Wealth
I’ve been deliberating the white wealth mindset present here over the last few days. In the US or UK, it would be considered racist to charge a white person more than a black or a black person more than a white. But I don’t think that’s the heart behind it. Here it’s not racially motivated.…… Continue reading White Wealth
Profile: New Life Baptist Church (NLBC)
The church has a rich history, previously pastured by Pastor Peter Mugabi, now being run by Pastor Richmond, with Peter taking on the role as General Secretary for the Baptist Union of Uganda, and staying on as an elder, The church moved location a few months ago. Their previous permanent location they were removed from…… Continue reading Profile: New Life Baptist Church (NLBC)
The church I see…
I wanted to comment on some of what Pastor Peter has been sharing with me about his vision for the Baptist Union of Uganda. Why? Because it’s not that different to what Gods been talking to me about, the future of his church, ingrained in society. Have a read of Pastor Peter’s profile to get…… Continue reading The church I see…