Vocational / Sustainability / Discipleship Program
Meet Pastor Richard Mugabi
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Pastor Richard Mugabi
Program: Vocational / Sustainability / Discipleship
Location: Buyende District
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Pastor Richard Mugabi grew up under a restrictive religious belief system introduced by his biological father. The rules prohibited activities such as dancing and playing soccer and even regulated how he walked. Longing for freedom from these restrictions, he searched for truth. In 2010, he came to faith in Christ.
Pastor Richard has served as a pastor in the Buyende District for four years. He and his wife, Nazziwa Ruth, have been married for eight years and have four children. He is committed to caring for his family while faithfully serving the people in his ministry.
Richard supports his family through small-scale farming, earning approximately $300 a year. With such limited resources, formal theological education has been beyond his reach. His educational background has also made it difficult to qualify for many Bible school programs.
He recognizes the importance of growing in biblical knowledge and pastoral leadership. Although he already serves as a pastor, Richard humbly acknowledges areas where he needs further teaching and guidance to shepherd his congregation well.
Through RPI, Pastor Richard has an opportunity to receive biblical instruction, discipleship, and practical vocational training that he could not otherwise afford. This investment helps equip him to care for his family, strengthen his leadership, and serve his community with greater understanding of God’s Word.
Get to Know Richard
Faith: Came to faith in Christ in 2010 after leaving a restrictive religious environment
Ministry: Pastor serving in Buyende District for four years
Family: Married to Nazziwa Ruth for eight years; four children
Livelihood: Small-scale farming, with an annual income of approximately $300
Training: Participating in RPI’s Vocational / Sustainability / Discipleship Program
Desire: To grow in biblical understanding and shepherd his congregation more effectively
Prayer Requests
His Ministry: Pray for Pastor Richard and the congregation he serves in Buyende District.
Biblical Understanding: Pray that his training deepens his knowledge of Scripture and strengthens his teaching.
His Family: Pray for Richard, Nazziwa Ruth, and their four children.
Vocational Growth: Pray that entrepreneurship and sustainability training helps him provide for his family.
Provision: Pray for provision as he balances farming, family responsibilities, and ministry.
Entrepreneurship Training and a Visit to the RPI Farm
Pastor Richard Mugabi was among a group of 20 pastors who completed entrepreneurship training, alongside pastors’ wives, through a partnership between RPI and Ekisinga Ministries. The training concluded with a celebration and the presentation of certificates from Ekisinga Ministries.
RPI also welcomed the group for a tour of its goat project. None of the participants had previously visited the farm, and they expressed excitement about the opportunity to return for future training there.
Vocational / Sustainability / Discipleship Program
RPI’s vision extends beyond a pastor’s first year of biblical training. Through continued discipleship and practical vocational instruction, RPI seeks to help pastors strengthen their ability to provide for their families while serving their churches and communities.
Practical sustainability efforts are intended to complement, not replace, biblical teaching. They help pastors pursue more stable livelihoods and greater independence as they continue faithfully in ministry.
More Than a Training Program
RPI’s relationship with pastors continues beyond their initial biblical training. Through ongoing discipleship, encouragement, follow-up, continued learning, and practical sustainability training, pastors can continue growing as leaders while working toward stronger families, churches, and ministries.
Pastor Richard Mugabi is participating in RPI’s Vocational / Sustainability / Discipleship Program, which includes continued discipleship and practical sustainability training.
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.