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Africa-Press – Uganda. <\/strong><\/span>The State Minister for Lands, Ms Persis Namuganza has asked clerics to embrace peaceful transition of leadership to check conflicts in church.<\/b><\/p>\n

Speaking at the consecration of pastor Peter Joseph Idembe as the new general overseer of Deliverance Church Uganda in Nsambya, Kampala, Ms Namuganza said leadership-related conflicts continue to be reported in some churches, causing divisions among the faithful.<\/p>\n

\u201cDon\u2019t politicise elections in church. Do what is expected of you and ensure that transition of power is done in a peaceful way and in accordance with church rules and regulations, to ensure peaceful co-existence,\u201d Ms Namuganza said.<\/p>\n

The minister said when religious institutions lead by example and instill morals in citizens, they are able to nurture God-fearing and responsible citizens who are not a burden to government.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen I was in Senior Three, we were going through a lot in the village. We decided to form a group of born-again young people. We prayed and fasted for three days. I wanted God to change life at home. I also prayed for fame and getting a good husband. He fulfilled most of prayers,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

Commended<\/p>\n

Pastor Idembe, who formerly worked as the church\u2019s administrator, took over from Pastor Edward Kiwanuka, who had served for nine years as the church\u2019s general overseer.<\/p>\n

Pastor Titus Oundo, an elder in Deliverance Church Uganda, who presided over the consecration, commended Pastor Kiwanuka for leaving a clean record.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou have moved with clean hands. You have not left scandals behind. It is good to come to the end of the race without leaving bruises behind,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Pastor Oundo advised the new bishop to depend on God\u2019s guidance, be a team player and remain humble and keep the faith and serve the people.<\/p>\n

Bishop Idembe said he would continue where his predecessor stopped to advance the kingdom of God.<\/p>\n

He said he will be committed to the mission through preaching and teaching.<\/p>\n

Pastor Kiwanuka attributed his achievements to God\u2019s grace.<\/p>\n

He asked the faithful to work with his successor and guide him when necessary.<\/p>\n

\u201cObey, love, care and pray for him. Don\u2019t over criticise him,\u201d Pastor Kiwanuka said.<\/p>\n

Deliverance Church Uganda is an indigenous evangelical Church that started in 1967. It has churches across Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania and Zambia.<\/p>\n

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