Vocational / Sustainability / Discipleship Program
Meet Pastor Fred Waiswa
Your recurring monthly gift supports the education and training of all the pastors in this program, not just one individual. Get to know Pastor Fred's story, then explore the other pastors growing through RPI's Vocational / Sustainability / Discipleship Program.
Pastor Fred Waiswa
Program: Vocational / Sustainability / Discipleship
Location: Buyende District
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Sponsor NowFred's Story
Pastor Fred Waiswa serves in Nakisenyi, Kamuli District. He shares a testimony of surviving a life-threatening battle with HIV/AIDS and of surrendering his life to Christ. His experience has shaped his gratitude for God’s grace and his desire to serve others.
Fred and his wife, Tumwebaze Betty, have been married for 34 years and have raised ten children. They also serve as leaders of men and women at the sub-county level in their hometown, an honor Fred regards as evidence of God’s grace.
Ministry has brought difficult challenges. Fred has faced disagreements with other pastors in his village and resistance from some members of his congregation who question his leadership and seek to take his position. After attending a Rural Pastors Institute conference in his village, he developed a strong desire for more training in pastoral ministry, leadership, Bible teaching, and family relationships.
Betty also sees the value of further training for Fred as a husband and father. Without steady employment, however, he has struggled to afford that education. Through RPI’s Vocational / Sustainability / Discipleship Program, pastors like Fred can continue growing in biblical understanding, family discipleship, and leadership. Recurring monthly investments support training for the whole program.
Get to Know Fred
Location: Nakisenyi, Kamuli District
Ministry: Rural pastor and community leader alongside his wife
Faith: Shares a testimony of surviving a severe illness and surrendering his life to Christ
Family: Married to Tumwebaze Betty for 34 years; ten children
Training: Seeking growth in Bible teaching, pastoral leadership, and family relationships
Prayer Requests
His Family: Pray for Fred, Betty, and their ten children, and for wisdom in their home.
His Ministry: Pray for peace, unity, and godly leadership in his congregation and among neighboring pastors.
Biblical Growth: Pray for deeper understanding of Scripture and confidence in teaching it faithfully.
Training and Provision: Pray that financial obstacles will not prevent continued pastoral and family discipleship training.
A Desire for Biblical and Family Training
After attending an RPI conference in his village, Pastor Fred expressed a desire for further instruction in biblical teaching, leadership, pastoral ministry, and family relationships.
He and Betty see this training as an opportunity to strengthen both his ministry and his responsibilities at home.
Fellowship and Song at Pastor Fred's Home
A board member and a pastor from Sylvester Community Church visited Pastor Fred at his home. During their visit, they shared a special time of fellowship and sang together. The photo and video below offer a glimpse of that visit.
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 Fred Waiswa 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.