February 28, 2010

Online Registration for March Conference Begins

You can now register online for ACFAR’s upcoming conference on cults and biblical discernment.

The event will be held in Kampala, Uganda from March 15–17 and include such international speakers as Robert M. Bowman, Jr. (pictured), Eric Pement, and J. Kwabena Asamoah-Gyadu. Scheduled topics include Branhamism, the Word-Faith movement, Mormonism, Jehovah’s Witnesses, indigenous cults and sects, the “Bio Disc” and alternative therapies, the ongoing tragedy of child sacrifice, and more.

Tell a friend—and be in prayer for this landmark gathering!

February 11, 2010

Mormonism Advances in Uganda

The Mormon Church News has announced the formation of the first LDS “stake” (equivalent to a diocese) in Uganda on January 17. The cult’s first branch in the East African nation was organized in 1991.

Read the complete story here—and pray that the Christians of Uganda will be ready to recognize and respond in love to the missionary efforts of this deeply heretical movement.

February 5, 2010

ACFAR Announces Its First Major Conference

Mark your calendar now for The Bible and the Challenge of Discernment (1 Thessalonians 5:21–22), a national conference for pastors and Christian leaders to be held on the campus of Makerere University in Kampala, Uganda on March 15–17. The event is being held to coincide with the 10th anniversary of the Kanungu Tragedy.

Noted speakers include:

Dr. J. Kwabena Asamoah-Gyadu (Trinity Theological Seminary, Ghana)

Robert M. Bowman, Jr. (Institute for Religious Research, USA)

Eric Pement (Centers for Apologetics Research, USA)

Robby Muhumuza (Leadershipwise Africa, Uganda)

Among the topics to be addressed are the Christian’s call to discernment and defending the faith; the integrity and authority of Scripture; the Word-Faith movement; indigenous cults and sects; the Branham movement; Jehovah’s Witnesses; Mormonism; and the challenge of child sacrifice.

The conference is being jointly sponsored by ACFAR and the Kampala Evangelical School of Theology (KEST).

We truly covet your prayers as we prepare for this event!

Space is limited! For registration and additional information, visit the conference web page.