UGANDA LEADERSHIP FOCUS
Summary
Uganda is investing in their leaders through the 6-module, group-based Leadership Focus (LF) pilot project to train, inspire, and prepare leaders in Uganda. Burgeoning leaders will learn the theology of the Church of God, the integrity and ethics of godly leadership, and prepare and plan for an effective future as a 21st century leader in Uganda, Africa, and the world. The results of this pilot will help determine best-practices in utilizing this material in more countries in Africa as well as other international opportunities.
Cost
The total projected cost is $50,000 over three years.
Project # 42.30629
Summary
Uganda is investing in their leaders through the 6-module, group-based Leadership Focus (LF) pilot project to train, inspire, and prepare leaders in Uganda. Burgeoning leaders will learn the theology of the Church of God, the integrity and ethics of godly leadership, and prepare and plan for an effective future as a 21st century leader in Uganda, Africa, and the world. The results of this pilot will help determine best-practices in utilizing this material in more countries in Africa as well as other international opportunities.
Cost
The total projected cost is $50,000 over three years.
Project # 42.30629
BACKGROUND
The Church of God in Uganda began in the 1970’s, but went underground during the Presidency of Idi Amin. It was restarted in 1983 when Stan and Marion Hoffman came and in just a few years there were over 200 churches. Today, there are about 500 churches with over 25,000 believers.
Vision
The goal of this project is to train new pastors and church workers for the growing Church of God in Uganda and set up the church for continued growth in the future. The Church of God in Uganda desires more trained pastors and leaders that can shepherd and disciple new believers who are joining their congregations.
STRATEGY
Thankfully, there is a great solution. The Church of God leadership in Uganda requested training through the Leadership Focus program and Pastors Greg Smith and Jeannette Flynn provide training to up to 5 leaders who then coach the Leadership Focus candidates in Uganda.
“…among these [Ugandan] coaches they speak about 12-14 different languages. It is amazing the potential and commitment they have for expanding the Kingdom of God.”
Jeannette Flynn
Leadership Focus Program Manager
UGANDA INFO
- Total population: over 38 million
- In land mass, it is slightly smaller than the US state of Oregon (241,038 sq km)
- 7% of the population live with HIV/AIDS which is the 10th highest prevalence of HIV/AIDs in the world and they are 7th in the world in total people living with HIV/AIDS.
- Nearly 20% of the population live below the poverty line
- Nearly 50% of the population is under 14 years old; the median age is 15.7 years
- With issues like poverty and the prevalence of HIV/AIDS, the life expectancy is 55.4 years
- Uganda now hosts the largest refugee camp in the world
- In 2016, estimates of refugees include 602,212 (South Sudan); 224,098 (Democratic Republic of the Congo); 41,167 (Burundi); 38,780 (Somalia); 15,226 (Rwanda)
HOW LEADERSHIP FOCUS WORKS IN UGANDA
Currently, Leadership Focus is a ministry development tool designed to equip and strengthen leaders in the Church of God within North America (United States and Eastern Canada). To learn more about Leadership Focus in the United States, check out their website: https://www.choglf.org
For this implementation, there has already been changes made as we have prepared the coaches for the planned rollout starting in January 2019. For example, rather than dependence on conferencing via the internet as is a key factor in North America, each cluster will meet together, in person, as each group is facilitated by a coach.
However, the key change and challenge in this project is taking a successful approach in North America and implementing a strategy to have the same success in a different culture. This is where the partnership with the Church of God in East Africa (Uganda) plays such a critical role. Throughout this process, coaches and candidates will seek to be developed as they complete the material in their clusters. In addition, they will also seek to develop Leadership Focus for ongoing and sustainable success in other international implementations within English-speaking Churches in Africa and throughout the world.
As you support this effort, you join a truly international initiative, coming alongside Church of God Ministries (North America), the German Church of God, and the Fritzlar Bible School. And, your support not only speaks into the Church of God in East Africa (Uganda), but has huge potential to bring Leadership Focus into the development of leaders of Churches of God throughout the world.
The projected cost of this three-year project is approximately $50,000. Your contribution will help ensure that each coach and candidate receives:
- Training and coaching
- The right materials at the right time.
- Travel support if needed.
- The worldwide support of leaders for their ongoing success.
OTHER MINISTRIES IN UGANDA
On top of pastoral ministry, the Church of God in Uganda is committed to other ministries as well in which trained pastors can be involved. Here are just a few of those ministries!
Animal Sustainability
Women in Uganda and Rwanda struggle to find jobs or opportunities for income to support their families. In many village settings, women lack the social status to change their families living situation. The Animal Sustainability Project gives women an opportunity to create a sustainable living through small animal care.
Jjajja Houses
Women, and especially grandmothers, are becoming the caretakers for children. Sometimes this is precipitated by the death of parents due to HIV/AIDS and in other cases it is for other reasons. Jjajja means “grandparent” and these small two-room houses help grandparents in Uganda and Rwanda provide for their families while giving them needed protection and security in a social system that does not protect them.
Tumaini AIDS Prevention Program (TAPP)
This social program assists families living with HIV/AIDS, educates, encourages, and develops hope through seminars, home visits, skills, and small projects.
Will you join Global Strategy in preparing a path for the next generation of leaders?
Ways to make a difference
- Online—Visit this link
- Check—Make checks payable to “Church of God Ministries” and specify “Uganda Leadership Focus Project # 42.30629”” in the memo line
For more information, contact Global Strategy Projects at 800.848.2464 or GSProjects@chog.org.
