There is a popular song in East Africa that teaches the community that a witchdoctor and a liar deserve to be set on fire. This happened to Mr. Buyongwe (Buy-yong-wee) John, an 80-year-old man who was a well-known witchdoctor, who lived in the Cankozo District in the Republic of Burundi. The people of Cankozo were fed up with the witchcraft practices of Mr. Buyongwe. This led to poverty because many people paid all their money to him to solve their problems. One day the community decided to (punish) his witchcraft lies by setting him on fire.
Wrongly Accused at the Police Station
Not long ago, Kawede was summoned to the local police department. The owner of the leased 2-room structure was illegally demanding the property back, and the police were siding with him. They demanded to know why Kawede had not vacated the leased property.
More Powerful Than Dark Spirits
When ITMI’s Muhindo Kawede was a boy, his mother told him to behave or else the ghosts of his ancestors would get him. Instead of using “monster spray” to calm children’s fears of imaginary goblins hiding under the bed, as in America, Kawede’s mother told him and his siblings their ancestors would eat them. And she meant every word.
Building Foundations
Dear Friends, Three weeks ago it was Pentecost Sunday and millions of Christians around the world celebrated the reality of the presence and power of the Holy Spirit. I pray that each one of us will continue to experience in a fresh way the love of God poured in our heart by the Holy […]
A Spiritual Battle in South Sudan
As you may know I am in Juba, South Sudan. It is very important to these people that you make sure you say “South Sudan” and not just “Sudan”. They fought long and hard, with much loss and sacrifice
From Suicidal to Saved
Christopher Kasule is a young pastor who joined the International School of Missions four years ago. He is the founder of Righteous Assemble of Christ International Ministries. Through his Christ centered leadership; Pastor Christopher Ministry has touched and transformed many lives. Christopher has ably applied the biblical principles and knowledge gained from the International School of Missions to his ministry. Moses is one of the many youths whose life has been spiritually transformed from suicide to sainthood. The following is his full story.
Outreach and Building – June 2011 Update
Muhindo Kawede, the Director and Principal of the International School of Missions in Kampala, Uganda updates on the challenges and activities of ISM’s ministry. You can see the red tape and challenges he must face due to a very disorganized government system, as well as the receptivity of the Ugandans to the good news of […]
“I preached heresies on the streets and in the market places.”
“It was in the year 2000 that I was convicted by the Holy Spirit, and I heard that the day of Judgment was coming. This led me to repent of my sins, and I trusted in the Lord Jesus Christ. I immediately started a church in Kampala, Uganda but because I was untrained, I failed to teach and disciple my members.”
ISM PRAYER REQUESTS – AUGUST 2011 UPDATE
We thank God for his love and protection for my family and International School of Missions. Academics We resumed our classes last week and we need prayers as some of our student are involved in their internship in different churches and Non-Governmental Organization. Please pray that we can recruit godly men and women to serve […]
Blessing Our Community – Fall 2010 Update
Muhindo Kawede, Director of the International School of Missions, writes the following about an instance where ISM is already given the chance to be a blessing to their community with their new land: “For he will deliver the needy who cry out, the afflicted who has no one to help.” -Psalm 72:12 I went to […]
