Our Story & Ministry

Building Disciples Since 2019

"But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well"

- Matthew 6:33 (NIV)

The Genesis of Our Ministry

How it all began in Kasonga

September 28, 2019

The Beginning

Upper Glorious Room Prayer Center Church was established in Kasonga, Block 30 Kyangwali Refugee Settlement, Kyangwali Sub-County, Buhaguzi County, Kikuube District, Uganda. On this same day, construction of the first church building began under the leadership of Bishop Christophe Nkurunziza.

110
Initial Capacity
2019 - Present

Rapid Growth

The Kasonga church experienced exponential growth, with membership increasing from 110 in 2019 to 590 to date. This rapid growth necessitated the establishment of additional churches in different districts, eventually leading to the current network of 8 branches.

8
Branches
590
Members
2023

Expansion to Kyarushesha

This Branch started in 2023 after a gospel sprayed to individuals in that area and convinced by the Holy spirit they decided to move with divine light. Church members are trying to build parmanent church with their small contribution for them to have a safe space for worship their God since the temporary church is old whereby the roof was disrupted by the wind.

2023

Expansion to Mukunyu, Bukinda and Mombasa

All the 3 branches Mukunyu, Bukinda and Mombasa started on various dates of the year 2023 and this was influenced by a number of people that heard, understiood and moved by our Mission hence opening up branches of the church in the various places due to the distances that would be hard to be covered that is to say from Mukunyu, Bukinda and Mombasa to the headquarter church Kasonga

2023

Expansion to Hoima

On September 1, 2023, a branch was opened in Lusaka Upper, Hoima Town. This expansion came after individuals from Hoima heard the gospel through our concerts, crusades, conferences, and evangelization activities. They requested a branch in their area due to the long distance from Hoima to Kyangwali.

2025-2026

Expansion to Gomba District

In Gomba District, massive expansion of the church through 3 operating branches has been significantly addressed and this has been achieved through having temporary buildings unto the plots that have been registered under the church assets and these church can be allocated in Kigumba, Kajanjuba and Kyitwe

2025 ToDate

Reinnovating The Main Branch

Plans of rebuilding the Kasonga Main Branch are being projected upon due to the fact that the main branch is small in the capacity sitter and this has made some christians have their fellowship from outside and this has made them suffer harsh weather conditions like rainfall and sunshine.

Project Details:

Cost: $70,000 (252,000,000 UGX)
Capacity: 1,100 seats
Children's Church Included

Our Mission & Vision

Guided by Scripture, Driven by Purpose

Our Mission

Matthew 28:19-20

Mission

"Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you"

Our mission is to obey the Great Commission of Jesus Christ by going into all nations to make disciples through evangelism, baptism, and teaching. We are committed to spreading the gospel, nurturing believers in faith and obedience, and building a church that reflects God's love and truth in every community.

Key Objectives:

Build Sunday schools for children
Establish orphanages and schools
Establish clinics for healthcare
Establish Bible schools and colleges
Promote farming for food security
Support orphans and vulnerable groups

Our Vision

Matthew 6:33

Vision

"Seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well"

Our vision is to be a church that seeks God and His righteousness above all else. We aim to establish regional headquarters in Hoima with standard facilities including a Bible school, conference hall, guest rooms, and offices. We envision model schools offering quality education, self-reliant church members through skills training, and transformed communities living in God's peace and provision.

Future Goals:

Regional Headquarters

Establish Hoima headquarters with Bible college

Model Schools

Provide quality education for children

Self-Reliance

Skill church members in various businesses

Food Security

Promote farming for sustainable living

Our Church Structure

8 Branches Across 3 Districts

Headquarters

Kasonga Branch - Kikuube District

Established: September 28, 2019

Mother Church of all 08 branches

Branch Network

4
Refugee Settlement Branches
4
Outside Settlement Branches
3
Districts Covered

Kikuube District Branches

Kasonga Branch

Headquarters Church

590+ members

Kyarushesha Branch

Host community

Started 2023

Mombasa Branch

Refugee settlement

Permanent structure

Mukunyu Branch

Started in small room

Now temporary structure

Bukinda Branch

New refugees location

Active children's ministry

Other District Branches

Hoima Branch

Lusaka Upper, Hoima Town

Opened Sept 1, 2023

Gomba District Branches

Kigumba Branch

Kajanjuba Branch

Kyitwe Branch

Our Leadership

Bishop Christophe Nkurunziza

Vision Bearer & Founder

Under Bishop Nkurunziza's leadership, Upper Glorious Room Prayer Center began on September 28, 2019 and has grown from a single church of 110 members to a network of 8 branches serving communities across multiple districts.

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