The Uganda Kingdom School of Transformation: Report and Reflections By Josimar Salum

The Uganda Kingdom School of Transformation: Report and Reflections

By Josimar Salum  

Over the past six months, we have been connecting with about one hundred and twenty pastors through a WhatsApp group dedicated to teaching the Gospel of the Kingdom. 

This initiative first took shape through Donald Ingabire, a young pastor from Burundi who began receiving Kingdom teachings twelve years ago through one of our leaders. 

At the same time, I have been nurturing a relationship with Safari Akili, originally from Congo and now living in Uganda. Both Donald and Safari are part of what God is doing in this season—disciples living and laboring in Uganda, the Pearl of Africa, a nation with a rich Christian heritage yet still in great need of understanding the Gospel of the Kingdom in its fullness.

Together with Paul Taylor, with whom I have served in ministry for nearly twenty-five years, we came to Uganda following the Spirit’s leading. Our purpose was not to meet with prominent or well-known pastors, but to serve humble servants of God—those who labor quietly, faithfully, and often without recognition.

Our mission had a simple yet profound focus: to build genuine relationships with local pastors and believers; to teach the message of the Kingdom of God and the Ekklesia as revealed in the Scriptures—clear, practical, and centered on Christ; to encourage maturity, obedience, and unity among those who follow Jesus; and to strengthen faith through fellowship and the living example of service.

The Uganda Kingdom School of Transformation (KSOT) is not a traditional or academic institution but a fellowship of relationships, designed to build and strengthen the bonds of the Kingdom before, during, and long after our gatherings.

We envisioned the school as a table, not an altar. At the altar, one voice speaks while others listen. At the table, brothers and sisters meet as equals in Christ—sharing testimonies, asking questions, listening, and growing together.

Around that table, we sought to follow the example of Jesus, who revealed the Kingdom while breaking bread with His disciples. These moments of fellowship became the heart of our teaching and the reflection of our message.

During this trip, we ministered in two main regions:

                •              Kampala, engaging suburban pastors and youth leaders.

                •              Mubende, reaching rural pastors and community workers.

 Each participant was personally invited through trusted relationships. There was no publicity, institutional endorsement, or open registration. The emphasis was on simplicity, sincerity, and humility.

 Our focus was on grassroots pastors—faithful men and women serving in small churches, villages, and rural communities, many of whom are rarely invited to conferences or training programs.

 We kept everything simple and personal. There were no flyers, public advertisements, or mass invitations; every participant came through personal connection and relationship.

 Name badges carried only names—no titles or positions. There were no distinctions or honorifics; we gathered as brothers and sisters in Christ, sharing the same table and the same purpose.

 Our focus remained on servant leaders from all walks of life—pastors, teachers, businesspeople, health workers, soldiers, and community influencers—men and women whose influence comes not from status, but from service. As the Scriptures remind us: “What is highly esteemed among men is abomination in the sight of God.” — Luke 16:15

 To strengthen connection and communication, participants were added to WhatsApp groups for each location—Kampala KSOT and Mubende KSOT. These platforms allowed us to share schedules, teachings, and updates before and after the gatherings, ensuring ongoing fellowship.

 Language diversity was not a barrier. Participants communicated freely in Luganda, Swahili, Kinyarwanda, Ruganda and English, allowing everyone to connect and participate meaningfully.

 This journey to Uganda was far more than a series of meetings—it was a spiritual journey of relationship and revelation.

We witnessed openness, humility, and a genuine hunger for truth among all who came. Many shared how the teachings of the Kingdom brought new understanding of what it means to live under the reign of Christ.

 From these encounters, strong relationships were built with pastors, youth, and community leaders. The message of the Kingdom was received with gratitude and joy, awakening a deeper desire to live under the lordship of Christ. New partnerships began to form, creating a foundation for continued fellowship and discipleship. The Kingdom School of Transformation has now taken root in Uganda, with local leaders prepared and committed to carry the work forward.

 This mission was not an event; it was the beginning of a journey of transformation.

Our time in Uganda reaffirmed that the Kingdom of God does not advance through titles, institutions, or crowds, but through Spirit-led relationships, obedience to the Word, and genuine love among disciples.

 We thank the Lord for leading us to the “little ones” of Uganda—the unseen yet faithful servants who carry the heart of the Gospel. In them, we saw the true seed of the Kingdom, destined to grow, multiply, and fill the land with the knowledge of the glory of God.

 Pray for Uganda!