President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has tasked born-again Christian communities to work for prosperity and be good examples to society.

On Tuesday, September 26, 2023, the President was the chief guest during the consecration ceremony of Bishop Moses Odongo as the general overseer of the National Fellowship of Born-again Pentecostal Churches of Uganda at Kololo Independence Grounds.

“I witnessed the consecration of Bishop Dr. Moses Odongo as Archbishop of the National Fellowship of Born-Again Pentecostal Churches in Uganda (NFBPC). I congratulate Dr. Bishop Odongo upon his election and consecration, said the president.

Museveni also asked the entire leadership of the born-again Christians to champion the message of wealth creation, just like the Bible says in Matthew 5:16.

“Furthermore, there are several parts in the Bible that emphasize man must work; there is no miracle wealth; we as Christians must be in the footsteps of Jesus; He preached the gospel, healed the sick, fed the hungry, and worked (as a carpenter). This is what we have been preaching at the NRM. Religion and wealth creation must move in tandem,” the president said.

He also appreciated and congratulated the outgoing overseer, Bishop Joshua Lwere, for his great service in the past years.

“I also congratulate his predecessor, Bishop Joshua Lwere, for his good service over the past years. The NFBPC was an idea or movement brought into existence by my former Minister Balaki Kirya, and it is interesting to see what this Balokole movement has morphed into. It reminds me of the story of the mustard seed,” he added.

NFBPC is an umbrella network of Pentecostal churches, para-church organizations, and missionary organizations operating in Uganda.