Church leaders, examine yourselves

Sep 30, 2007

Editor — The press has been awash with reports, views and comments about the alleged misconduct of born-again church leaders. In the midst of all this, Church leaders should not simply brush off all this as mere persecution. This is a time for Christians and spiritual leaders to wake up and examin

Editor — The press has been awash with reports, views and comments about the alleged misconduct of born-again church leaders. In the midst of all this, Church leaders should not simply brush off all this as mere persecution. This is a time for Christians and spiritual leaders to wake up and examine ourselves.

Let us ask ourselves some fundamental questions such as: Are we really living as lights in the world?, Do we have a corporate vision for our nation? If so, are we pursuing it or have we diverted to smaller self-centred pursuits?

Having been born again for 17 years and involved in full-time ministry since 2002, I feel obliged to contribute some ideas to my colleagues in ministry, which I believe will help us put our house in order.

First of all, I appeal to church leaders upcountry to realise that though most scandals reported have been about Kampala pastors, this is a national concern in the body of Christ. Without pointing fingers, we should arise, pray and address these issues.

To begin with, we can have and pursue a common vision of revealing Christ to the nation and making Uganda a true disciple of Christ. A common vision will then require a united and well organised body of believers working together on a national level.

That way, we shall address political and socio-economic challenges with success. The gospel we preach should and can provide solutions to the major problems of this country.

In light of the above, I suggest a strong and effective administrative structure encompassing all evangelical churches in Uganda.

Let the Evangelical Fellowship Of Uganda, the National Fellowship Of Born again Churches and any such body integrate along the lines of a common vision. This central administration would then work together with pastors' fellowships, which already exist at district level.

If every pastor joined such a structure, we would be able to deal with indiscipline among ourselves and be a true light to the nation.

Nathan Kaija
Kisoro

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