Update from Uganda

Two leadership conferences completed, two to go! 

In Kotido (Karamoja region) about 200 pastors and church leaders gathered. It was good to see several who have come to MTC for training, and to hear what God has been doing in their ministries since then. The Pentecostal Assemblies of God in Karamoja has a goal to plant 30 churches over a three year period. Twelve have been established in the first year! And this in areas where both the spiritual ground and the physical conditions are hard. The conference in Adjumani (West Nile region) closed with a time of seeking The Holy Spirit for fresh creativity and empowerment. God ministered powerfully!

Travel has been quite difficult. Roads have been damaged by heavy rain and some bridges have been washed out. We thank God that we have been able to make it through to each destination, in spite of some serious challenges. It was a delight to travel and minister with Rev. Benjamin Okwir (PAG general secretary) and his wife Catherine for the first two conferences. We drove through regions of northern Uganda where Rev. Benjamin walked hundreds of miles in the 1980's to bring the gospel to villages and towns. That put our travel challenges into perspective!

The Gulu conference starts tomorrow (Friday) morning, and continues through Saturday evening. Then we move to Kaberamaido for the final conference next week. Tomorrow I will be team teaching with Rev. George Omara, the bishop (district superintendent) from Karamoja. Rev. Simon Peter Emiau and his wife Rose will join us tomorrow evening for the rest of the itinerary. Rev. Simon's eye is healing well after surgery in Canada. Pray that God directs us and uses us to bring something that will help the work of God to move forward. Pray for continued safety and strength as we travel. Thank you for your encouragement and support!