KCCA ED Kisaka calls for regulation in appointment of born-again pastors
Dorothy Kisaka, the Executive Director of Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), has urged Born-Again Christian leaders to establish clear guidelines for appointing pastors.
Kisaka emphasized that such measures are necessary to address the increasing number of individuals falsely claiming to be pastors and bishops.
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She made these remarks while representing Uganda's First Lady as the Chief Guest at the consecration of new church leaders under the National Fellowship of Born-Again Pentecostal Churches in Jinja City.
During the event, Kisaka delivered a donation of shs 10 million on behalf of the First Lady to support the activities of the National Fellowship of Pentecostal Churches in the Busoga Subregion.
The funds were handed over to Bishop Edward Munene, the regional overseer for Busoga.
Moses Odongo, the General Overseer of Born-Again Churches in Uganda, announced that efforts are already underway to tackle the issue of unqualified pastors.
He stated that seasoned pastors are being appointed across various districts in the country to lead the fight against fraudulent pastors.
These experienced leaders will identify individuals of good character who can be appointed as pastors, ensuring that only credible and well-behaved individuals assume significant spiritual roles.
The newly consecrated Bishop of Jinja City, Richard Kyendakulya, also vowed to prioritize unity among Born-Again Christian leaders.
He acknowledged the divisions that have plagued the community and pledged to work towards uniting pastors during his four-year tenure as the overseer of Jinja City under the National Fellowship of Pentecostal Churches in Uganda.
This event marks a significant step in the ongoing efforts to bring order and credibility to the leadership of Born-Again Christian churches across Uganda.
