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The First Lady and Minister of Education, Janet Kataaha Museveni, has taken a stand against the discord within the spiritual community, urging for harmony and unity in the middle of escalating differences and division among Born Again Pentecostal Churches in the country.
Expressing her concerns, the First Lady highlighted the troubling reality of ongoing division within the Body of Christ, both among congregations and their leadership. She emphasized the importance of fostering unity among Christians and church leaders, emphasizing the need to work together toward common goals and purposes.
While acknowledging that disagreements may arise among leaders, First Lady Janet stressed the significance of upholding a standard of love and unity within the church. She emphasized that while leaders may hold differing perspectives, it is crucial to prevent the body of Christ from becoming divided.
The call for unity was made during the consecration of Bishop Dr. Silas Tayebwa as the Regional Overseer for Ankore under the National Fellowship of Born Again Pentecostal Churches in Uganda. The event, held at Kamukuzi hill in Mbarara City, saw Minister David Bahati representing the First Lady as the Chief Guest of Honor, with Archbishop Dr. Moses Odongo officiating.
Addressing church leaders and civic leaders present, the First Lady emphasized the importance of utilizing the church as a unifying force in building the Kingdom of God, rather than allowing it to become a source of division among Christians.
Furthermore, she called upon leaders to actively support and promote government programs and initiatives aimed at improving the well-being of citizens. She encouraged leaders to use their platforms to advocate for community participation in health programs, education for the girl child, and economic empowerment initiatives such as PDM and Emyoga.
Additionally, the First Lady urged leaders to serve as channels of communication between the government and the people, ensuring that government services are delivered fairly and without discrimination. She emphasized the need for leaders to monitor and oversee the implementation of government programs within their respective areas to address any issues of injustice or inequality.
Responding to the challenges faced by Bishop Silas Tayebwa, who operates the King of Kings Church without ownership of the land, the First Lady pledged to advocate for the provision of land for Pentecostal Churches across Uganda. She assured Bishop Tayebwa of government support in acquiring land to facilitate the growth and operation of the church, reaffirming the commitment to fostering unity and progress within the religious community.