Posts with the tag “uganda”

God cares more about people than comfort, as illustrated in Jonah chapter 4 where the prophet prioritized his own comfort over God's mission. While we often seek comfort, God sometimes disrupts our patterns to help us grow and reach others. A team visiting Uganda witnessed Christians who, despite living in constant discomfort, pursued God with remarkable passion and generosity. The goal of our Christian life isn't to remain comfortable but to use our blessings to comfort others and maintain spiritual hunger for more of God.  Read More

Richmond Wandera, a pastor from Uganda, delivered a message of hope and gratitude to Mercy City Church. He expressed deep appreciation for the support from Pastor Mark and Pastor Carrie, who traveled to Uganda and inspired local pastors. Pastor Richmond highlighted the impact of the Next Level Leadership Community and the Pastors Discipleship Network, which united 1200 pastors from five nations. He recounted Uganda's Christian growth from 25% in the 1930s to 84% today, despite past persecution. Pastor Richmond emphasized the transformative power of Compassion International's support, sharing his personal story of being sponsored and how it changed his life and family's destiny. He called for continued support and sacrifice to uplift children and families in need.  Read More