Ugandan Pastor Claims Death Threats Over ‘Anti-Miracle’ Teachings
SEGUKU, Uganda – A prominent Ugandan pastor has gone public with alarming claims that he is living in fear for his life after receiving threats from fellow religious leaders who accuse him of misleading Christians.
Pastor Isaac Rwomushana, the senior preacher at God Is Good Church located in Seguku-Entebbe, told the media this week that he has been targeted for his unorthodox and critical views on modern church practices.
“I am currently in fear of my life,” Pastor Rwomushana stated. He alleges that he receives daily calls from unknown individuals warning him to abandon his style of preaching. “They tell me if I want to stay alive, I must stop, or else I will be sent to my creator,” he revealed.
The controversy stems from Pastor Rwomushana’s sermons, which directly challenge the common prosperity gospel preached by many in the region. He argues that God does not require money or land from his followers, a departure from the teachings of pastors who frequently solicit donations and offerings.
“God doesn’t need money or land as it has been told by many pastors, because God is the owner of everything on earth. There is no way he can turn into a beggar,” Rwomushana explained during a recent church service.
He further criticizes the emphasis on miraculous interventions, particularly during high-profile New Year crusades. He urges his congregation, which he notes is largely made up of excited youth, to rely on hard work rather than waiting for divine financial breakthroughs.
“People should work hard and get money rather than waiting for miracles as it is being said by several pastors at New Year crusades to their followers,” he said. “They tell people to wait for miracles, only for them to finish a full year financially struggling.”
While maintaining his innocence, Pastor Rwomushana insists his message is not new or dangerous, but simply a call for practical thinking. “What I am preaching is what has excited many Christians who are youths, so nothing is new to them,” he said.
His claims touch on a wider sentiment in the country. According to unofficial statistics cited by the pastor, many Ugandans attend New Year prayers hoping for miracles, particularly financial breakthroughs, yet many end the year still struggling. He attributes this to a failure to apply reason and reality to their faith.
The alleged threats against Pastor Rwomushana highlight a growing tension between traditional prosperity-focused ministries and a newer wave of preachers advocating for a more pragmatic approach to faith and finances.
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