Off and Running (Mark)

KAMPALA, UGANDA -- I was greatly encouraged today in meeting the man assigned by the leader of the National Fellowship of Born Again Churches in Uganda to oversee the launching of our new men’s business discipleship program here.

Dr. Abed Bwanika is a veterinarian, accomplished businessman and pastor who volunteers as head of professional development of the church organization, which represents 10,000 congregations in Uganda. Abed also was an independent presidential candidate in the recent Uganda elections. Although he received only 1 percent of the vote, he said he was able to increase awareness of the need of Christians to speak out against political and societal corruption.

Abed shares the passion to create Godly businessmen who can be a light for Jesus and impact the nation. Our businessmen’s discipleship program includes potential loan availability for those wishing to expand their Kingdom businesses. Abed already has experience in implementing loan programs. As head of the professional veterinarian organization in Uganda, he oversees a government-funded loan program to assist veterinarians in opening new clinics.

Abed will be preparing a memorandum of understanding based on our talks which will be submitted to the Uganda church organization and our US nonprofit organization, The Rock Kingdom Capital Outreach, for board approval. Abed will be visiting the US in September.

God has blessed us with a like-minded partner who is willing to lead in accomplishing the vision of making prosperous disciples to uplift the nations.