Ugandans are coming under increasing attacks from Islamist terrorists targeting Christians. That isn’t stopping a nationwide response to the gospel that drew huge crowds. Similar crusades are also happening in Ethiopia.
Evangelist Daniel Kolenda of Christ for all Nations has completed more than 70 nights of mass gospel crusades in the country. The outreach is part of the organization’s 50th anniversary mission to conduct 50 crusades in Africa, from Cape Town to Cairo, to reach 10 million souls in 2024.
During these crusades, the ministry witnessed extraordinary spiritual breakthroughs, miraculous healings and thousands of lives transformed by the gospel, “Missions Box” reported. Crusades lasted approximately five nights and were held in the following cities: Busia, Hoima, Lira, Mbale, Gulu, Iganga, Nabweru, Lubaga, Kaliro, Bidi Bidi, Masindi, Pabo, Tororo and Kampala.
Worship services feature traditional Ugandan dance. Courtesy photo.
The crusades saw immense crowds gather nightly, responding enthusiastically to the message of salvation. The power of the gospel moved the crowds as thousands of hands were raised during the altar calls all over Uganda. Miraculous healings occurred as people were healed from various sicknesses and diseases, with many set free from demonic oppression and torment.
Despite facing intense spiritual warfare and opposition from radical religious fanatics and witch doctors, the team confronted witchcraft and animism, leading many to burn their charms and occult items in a powerful act of liberation. Hundreds of thousands of people have repented and accepted Jesus all over Uganda, leading to unprecedented growth in local churches. One church in Gulu reported a 400 percent increase in membership growth.
Christ for all Nations known for its follow-up system, ensuring new believers are connected to local churches for continued discipleship. Each new believer receives a booklet providing guidance for their new journey in Christ and a follow-up form to connect them with local congregations.
Before it had finished in Uganda, Christ for all Nations already was preparing for its next set of eight mass crusades in the Congo as part a series of 50 for the year. These Congo crusades are in some of the remotest locations, making it difficult to get their trucks there safely and without damage.
“We knew going to these locations would be very difficult, but these people need the good news,” executive crusade director Bret Sipek said. “They tell us they never have crusades there. We see such hunger for the gospel.”
–Dwight Widaman | Metro Voice