North Kigezi Diocese News
The NextGen Uganda Conference continues this week at Kinyasano Girls High School, having officially opened on Sunday, 4 January 2026. The conference will run until Friday, 9 January 2026, and has brought together 290 delegates for an intensive Bible study and discipleship program.
Delegates attending the conference for the fourth consecutive time will graduate with certificates at the end of the week. These graduates will return to their respective parishes to teach and mentor fellow youth, strengthening faith formation and leadership within the Church.
During the evening session today, Monday, 5 January 2026, Bishop Onesimus Asiimwe addressed the conference, warmly welcoming a delegation of nine participants from the Diocese of Armidale, together with missionaries Rev. Andrew Newman and Mrs. Margie Newman, who are serving in Uganda.
Bishop Asiimwe preached from Luke chapters 4 and 5 on the theme “Jesus’ Miracles That Demonstrate His Power as the Promised Messiah.” He emphasized that Jesus’ ministry was marked by both proclamation and demonstration—preaching the Word of God and confirming it through miracles. He reminded ministers and believers alike that this same pattern is expected in the Church today.
Drawing from Isaiah 61:1–2, the Bishop highlighted that the Scriptures were fulfilled through Jesus Christ. He taught that although demons may oppress believers, they cannot control them, because believers carry authority through Christ.
He further explained that spiritual forces recognize believers who are grounded in the Word, committed to prayer, and disciplined in their faith. He challenged delegates to examine their spiritual lives, asking whether their devotion to prayer and fasting is evident.
Bishop Asiimwe stressed the centrality of prayer in Christian life, noting that Jesus’ own ministry was rooted in constant prayer, alongside preaching and healing. He warned that ministry without the presence of the Holy Spirit leads to spiritual decline, even if outward religious activities continue.
He also taught on the transfer of God’s power through the laying on of hands, assuring delegates that they are channels through whom God’s healing power flows. Emphasizing God’s faithfulness, he reminded the congregation that Jesus’ promises are divine and are always fulfilled.
Calling the Church to holiness, Bishop Asiimwe noted that drawing closer to Christ reveals the reality of human sinfulness. He urged believers to abandon careless living and familiarity with God, reminding them that without holiness, no one will see the Lord. He emphasized that there must be a clear distinction between believers and non-believers in both conduct and character.
Referencing the healing of the paralyzed man who was commanded to pick up his mat and walk, the Bishop taught that faith for healing rests not only with the sick person but also with the minister. He stressed that holiness attracts God’s anointing and that miracles lead to multiplication, drawing many to salvation.
He concluded by citing John 20:30–31, affirming that the miracles of Jesus were recorded so that people may believe that He is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing, they may have life in His name.
