“Therefore, since through God’s mercy we have this ministry, we do not lose heart”. 2 Corinthians 4:1
The worship ministry is a team of vibrant individuals, mostly young people that come together with the desire of worshiping and leading others to worship God in Spirit and truth using their voices and instruments. The team leads us through music in times of corporate worship where we seek to encounter God as we turn our focus from ourselves, our achievements, our problems and other distractions, to our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.
We have two teams – one for each service (Luo Service and English service). Each of the teams meets at least once every week to rehearse and leads the church in worship every Sunday and during various services and events. The team functions very well together, taking time to pray, study God’s Word and fellowship regularly together. They also participate in organizing worship concerts, workshops and retreats.
Our Youth ministry provides a healthy environment for youth to grow into life-long, mature disciples of Jesus Christ that are intentional about their spiritual growth and think biblically; understand the gospel and share it with boldness; and become active members of the church and community to make positive contributions. The youth Ministry targets young people from when they join high school to when they finish university or tertiary studies, and is led by the youth themselves with support from the Pastoral team and adult volunteers.
The key activities for the youth ministry include bible study and discipleship classes, prayer meetings and over night meetings, social activities and fellowships, annual conferences and seminars, sports ministry, upcountry missions and community outreaches etc.
The Young Professionals’ Ministry provides a loving community that serves, encourages and reaches young adults so as to equip them for ministry as they navigate their careers, guided by God’s Holy Word; prepare them to meet the challenges of the professional world with a Biblical world view; and strengthen then to influence the market place as they submit to the commission of Jesus Christ and use their professional skills to further the kingdom of Jesus Christ. The ministry targets single young adults that have finished university or tertiary education and are either looking for employment or are actively engaged in the employment and business world.
They key activities of the ministry include a biweekly fellowship where they have honest conversations about themselves, the Bible and life; bible study, prayer meetings, home visits, professional mentorship and outreach activities.
This ministry provides a secure space for men to holistically grow whilst serving Christ and others for God’s glory. This happens as men deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ and actively engage at church and in the world around them. Men are challenged to grow in their knowledge of God in order to worship him better, build meaningful relationships, and reach out with the love of Christ.
The ministry was birthed in 2015 through a series of bible and book studies that brought together men with the minimum age of 15, led by pastoral interns at the start. It is now a fully fledged ministry that provides the men at Lugogo Baptist with the opportunity to engage in times of prayer, bible study, meaningful conversations, sharing experiences, mutual support to married men and soon to be married men, mentor-ship as well as several outreach opportunities.
Our women’s ministry provides a unique opportunity for women of all ages to learn about God, serve the members of our community, support each other in all circumstances through prayer and guidance, and offer occasions to fellowship and grow with Jesus Christ. The Hadassah Gathering is a young ladies bi-monthly meeting under the women’s ministry that provides a safe environment for holding each other accountable and growing in godliness as they open up and do life together.
The key activities for the ministry include monthly fellowships; skills development and health talks; women’s conferences; prayer meetings; sessions on investment, crafts, financial management and business skills; serving the vulnerable and participate in Baptist women’s activities.
Our children’s ministry provides a safe environment for children to hear and respond to the gospel as they are taught in age appropriate ways; grow in their knowledge of and walk with the Lord; learn to serve one another and the church; as well as build healthy friendships, as they engage in age specific classes where they are each valued, loved and cared for. Each year, there are a series of training’s to build the competency of our teachers as well as fellowships for mentor-ship and encouragement in our spiritual walk.
The key activities for children include: Bible teaching; memorizing scripture; prayer meetings; arts and crafts; engaging in music, dance and drama; holiday bible school; fun days; Easter and Christmas parties; evangelistic and community outreaches etc. We continue to fellowship with children from other Baptist churches in the greater Kampala area through joint activities that happen throughout the year.
Our Deacons’ ministry is a team of diverse individuals that are responsible for ministering to physical needs within the church, updating the elders and pastoral team on church members and issues that require their attention. They are also engaged in the practice of several disciplines together such that their service is a result of what God is doing in their lives. The ushering team is the branch of the deacons’ ministry responsible for hospitality and greeting members as they attend church and church events.
The key activities for the ministry include visitation of church members, drawing ushering programs, collecting and counting church collections, distributing the Lord’s Supper, taking care of the church auditorium and compound, decorating the church, and praying together.
Our Marrieds and Family Ministry seeks to build marriages that glorify God and strengthen families by organizing fellowships in a well-structured Christian environment offering Biblical guidance and counsel to the spiritual, social, intellectual, intimate and financial lives of married couples. This ministry primarily targets married couples in the church, but couples from the surrounding community are as well welcome.
The key activities for the ministry include quarterly fellowships, teaching s on various topics, prayer meetings, bible study, outreaches, counselling and guidance, and preparing couples for marriage.
Our media team is a group of multi-talented young people that give of their time and gifts to record and share the various events that happens in and through the church as well as the messages that are being sent out. These events are captured mainly through still photos and video recordings.
The key activities for this ministry include overseeing and running our social media platforms, work on publications, developing content, taking pictures, making videos and news bulletins, training, publicity of church activities through posters, and reviewing the church website and branding.
The Ssubi special needs ministry is an outreach arm of the church to families impacted by special needs/ disability. It was started in 2014, to support and encourage the inclusion of children living with disabilities and their families in the life and work of a church through relationships of love and care.
The activities of the ministry include home visits, fellowship, support and encouragement for the parents, group savings, disability awareness in the church and community, skills training, business training and mentorship, training of volunteers to increase their knowledge and comfort level people living with disabilities.
Sanyu hospital ministry is one of our outreach arms with a focus on individuals and families in crisis in the hospital setting. This ministry was started in 2017 as a partnership between Makerere Palliative Care Unit, China Uganda Friendship Hospital and Lugogo Baptist Church.
A team of volunteers from that receive training and mentorship on a regular basis, offer psychosocial, pastoral and practical support to the patients and their families, as well as support community based support.
