Vocational / Sustainability / Discipleship Program
Meet Pastor Patrick Kigongo
Your recurring monthly gift supports the education and training of all the pastors in this program, not just one individual. Get to know Pastor Patrick's story, then explore the other pastors growing through RPI's Vocational / Sustainability / Discipleship Program.
Pastor Patrick Kigongo
Program: Vocational / Sustainability / Discipleship
Ministry: Senior Pastor, Bethel Healing Centre
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Sponsor NowPatrick's Story
Born in 1965, Pastor Patrick heard the gospel many times throughout his life, but it was the faithful witness of his own brother that finally led him to surrender his life to Christ in 2001. Since then, he has served with unwavering commitment, becoming a pastor in 2009. Pastor Patrick planted a church in a school compound with only three members, including himself and his wife.
Those early days were marked by hardship. The community mocked them and called them a cult. But with steadfast faith and a servant’s heart, they persevered. What began so humbly has grown into a thriving church with its own land and a permanent structure, a testimony to God's faithfulness through their obedience.
Patrick and his wife, Tebawayika Edisa, have been married for 30 years and are blessed with four children. He came to RPI eager to grow, saying, “This is an opportunity to return to the true foundation of the gospel. I look forward to learning and growing.” He desires to deepen his understanding of ministry and sharpen his skills to further God's work both in his church and in his community.
His vision is clear: to win people to Christ, disciple them into faithful servants of God, and support their growth toward spiritual and practical wholeness.
Though his annual income is just $850, Pastor Patrick continues to trust God for provision as he serves faithfully. Pastor Patrick could never afford the type of education and training that the Rural Pastors Institute offers, but your support enables men like him to pursue strong biblical training, equipping them to lead with wisdom, courage, and grace.
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Get to Know Patrick
Faith: Came to Christ in 2001 through the witness of his brother
Ministry: Became a pastor in 2009 and planted a church that began with three members
Family: Married to Tebawayika Edisa for 30 years; four children
Vision: Evangelism, discipleship, and spiritual and practical wholeness
Training: Vocational / Sustainability / Discipleship Program at RPI
Prayer Requests
His Ministry: Pray for the congregation Pastor Patrick helped plant and for its continued faithfulness.
His Leadership: Pray for wisdom and courage as Patrick teaches and disciples others.
His Family: Pray for Patrick, Tebawayika Edisa, and their four children.
His Training: Pray that biblical education deepens his understanding and strengthens his ministry.
Provision: Pray for his family’s needs amid limited income.
RPI’s Goat Project: Practical Skills for Sustainable Ministry
RPI's goat project is one way we connect practical vocational learning with our long-term commitment to rural pastors. Goat raising and livestock management can offer pastors skills to explore ways of providing for their families while continuing to serve their congregations.
Through the Vocational / Sustainability / Discipleship Program, RPI seeks to pair ongoing discipleship with practical training that can help pastors build more stable livelihoods. The goal is not to replace biblical teaching, but to help reduce financial pressures that can make rural ministry difficult.
The goat project illustrates the practical sustainability opportunities within RPI’s program; Patrick’s individual involvement with the goat project has not been confirmed.
More Than a Training Program
RPI’s relationship with pastors extends beyond their initial biblical training. Through continued discipleship, encouragement, follow-up, and practical sustainability opportunities, RPI seeks to equip pastors to serve faithfully over the long term. Pastor Patrick is part of the Vocational / Sustainability / Discipleship Program, which continues equipping pastors for long-term ministry.
Help Equip Pastors for Ministry
Your recurring monthly gift supports the education and training of all pastors in the Vocational / Sustainability / Discipleship Program, not one individual pastor.