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
Category: Uganda
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…
Profile: James – Church Administrator
I’ve been working closely with James this week, he works as the church administrator at New Life Baptist Church, and has been showing me how to get around, where everything is, and helping the church get the most out of me during my time here. Outside of church work he runs an organisation called H.O.M.I.…… Continue reading Profile: James – Church Administrator
My Engagement Ring
On my left hand, on my middle finger, I wear a ring. It’s a reminder to me of my commitment to remain celibate until I marry the women of my dreams (wife still pending). In the UK, and the U.S., we tend to wear wedding rings on our left hand when we get married, or…… Continue reading My Engagement Ring
Location: Bajjo, ku majani
Bajjo is in the Seeta region of Kampala, near to Mukono and about an hour in no traffic from Kampala town centre (or two or three if the traffic is bad). Although now considered part of Kampala as the city centre has expanded, it wasn’t originally. To get to the town centre, from Mummy’s house…… Continue reading Location: Bajjo, ku majani
Profile: Pastor Peter Mugabi
Pastor Peter is very work know. He started as the pastor of New Life Baptist Church, and now works as the General Secretary of the Baptist Union of Uganda, overseeing 2000 church’s across Uganda. We met and had a good discussion about our future relationship. He’s very keen that this isn’t a once off trip,…… Continue reading Profile: Pastor Peter Mugabi
Location: Mummy’s House
Mummy’s house is where I’m living for the first month of my trip. It’s very nice, and I live their with a number of other people (Arthur being one of them). The house has four or five bedrooms, most of which have a few beds in. My room has three beds in, though I’m blessed…… Continue reading Location: Mummy’s House