PAG Uganda and Kairos Missionaries Train 60 Participants in Mission Work

Classroom session – PAG Kairos Training

The Pentecostal Assemblies of God (PAG) Uganda, in partnership with Kairos, has conducted a five-day Kairos training programme aimed at equipping evangelists and church representatives with the knowledge, skills and understanding needed to strengthen missionary work and extend the Gospel to unreached communities across Uganda.

The training, which ran from 19th to 23rd October 2024, at the PAG Recreation Center in Migadde–Bombo, brought together 60 participants representing different PAG pastorates across the country. Among those who attended were eight women, who joined their fellow participants in the intensive programme designed to prepare them for greater involvement in evangelism and mission work.

The training was organized to strengthen the church’s commitment to fulfilling the mission of taking the Gospel to every person, including those living in communities where the message of Christ has not yet been adequately shared. Through the Kairos programme, participants were introduced to new ideas, perspectives and approaches to missionary work, broadening their understanding of what it means to participate in God’s mission and reach people beyond their immediate communities.

Classroom Session – PAG Kairos Training

The programme provided a structured learning environment in which participants were guided through various sessions by Kairos missionaries, who served as the trainers throughout the five days. The sessions were designed to help participants understand the principles of mission, reflect on their responsibilities as Christian witnesses and acquire knowledge that could be applied in their respective pastorates and communities.

The training incorporated classroom teaching, group discussions, revision sessions and examinations, ensuring that participants had opportunities not only to receive instruction but also to reflect on what they had learned and demonstrate their understanding of the course material. During the classroom sessions, the trainers took participants through the different lessons, providing guidance and explanations to help them grasp the concepts presented. These sessions formed an important part of the programme, laying the foundation for participants to appreciate the purpose of mission and the need for a deliberate approach to reaching people with the Gospel.

Group discussions also played an important role in the training. Participants were given opportunities to interact with one another, exchange ideas and discuss issues arising from the lessons. Through these discussions, they could learn from the experiences and perspectives of fellow participants representing different pastorates. The interaction also provided an opportunity to reflect on the challenges of missionary work and consider how the knowledge acquired could be applied in their respective areas of ministry.

Group Discussion – PAG Kairos Training

As the training progressed, participants were given dedicated time for revision to review the material covered during the classroom sessions. This enabled them to revisit important lessons, clarify their understanding and prepare for the assessments that formed part of the programme. The revision sessions were particularly important in helping participants consolidate the knowledge they had gained throughout the training.

The programme also included examination sessions in which participants were assessed on their understanding of the training material. During these sessions, participants answered questions from their training booklets, after which the booklets were marked to evaluate their responses and determine whether they had met the required standards. The question-and-answer exercises provided an opportunity for participants to demonstrate what they had learned and gave the trainers a means of assessing their progress throughout the programme.

Examination – PAG Kairos Training

The combination of classroom instruction, discussions, revision and examinations made the training both participatory and assessment-based. Participants were expected to engage actively with the material, understand the lessons and demonstrate their grasp of the content before completing the programme. This approach was intended to ensure that those who qualified would be better prepared to share the knowledge gained and contribute meaningfully to missionary work in their respective pastorates.

Beyond the practical knowledge and mission skills acquired during the training, the programme also had a personal spiritual impact on participants. One of the participants testified that the experience had helped him grow in his relationship with God and develop a deeper understanding of Him. He explained that the training had not only equipped him with mission skills but had also drawn him closer to God, giving him a deeper appreciation of his faith.

His testimony highlighted another important dimension of the training: the preparation of missionaries is not limited to acquiring the skills needed to reach others but also involves personal spiritual growth. As participants gained a better understanding of mission work, they were also encouraged to reflect on their own relationship with God and their responsibility in carrying out the mission of the Church.

The Kairos training was particularly significant because it was intended to prepare representatives who would, in turn, train others. Participants had come from different PAG pastorates, and upon returning to their respective areas, they were expected to share the knowledge and skills they had acquired with other believers. This multiplication approach is intended to extend the reach of the training beyond the 60 participants, enabling more people to understand mission work and become actively involved in evangelism.

By equipping representatives from different pastorates, PAG Uganda seeks to strengthen missionary efforts at the local church level and encourage a wider participation in reaching communities with the Gospel. The trained representatives are expected to serve as a resource within their respective pastorates, helping other believers understand the importance of mission work and preparing them to participate in evangelistic outreach.

The emphasis on reaching unreached communities reflects the purpose for which the Kairos training was introduced: to encourage the Church to look beyond familiar settings and take the Gospel to people and places where it has not yet been widely heard. The programme challenged participants to consider missionary work as a responsibility that requires preparation, commitment and a willingness to reach people wherever they may be.

For PAG Uganda, strengthening missionary capacity through training is an important step towards mobilizing more believers for evangelism. As representatives return to their respective pastorates, the knowledge they gained is expected to contribute to a broader understanding of mission work and encourage local churches to become more intentional in reaching their communities and beyond.

Revision Session

The partnership between PAG Uganda and Kairos therefore provided an opportunity to invest in people who can help carry forward the work of evangelism. By equipping participants with new perspectives and practical knowledge, the programme sought to strengthen their ability to participate in missionary service and prepare others to do the same.

At the end of the five-day programme, participants who successfully met the training requirements were awarded certificates in recognition of their achievement. The certificates marked the completion of the training and recognized those who had qualified after participating in the sessions and meeting the required assessment standards.

Revision Session

The conclusion of the training, however, was also the beginning of another responsibility for the participants. As they return to their pastorates, they are expected to put their learning into practice, share the knowledge they have acquired and help equip other believers for missionary work. In this way, the impact of the programme is expected to extend to more churches, evangelists and communities across Uganda.

Through this initiative, PAG Uganda and Kairos continue to emphasize the importance of preparing believers for the work of mission and strengthening the Church’s capacity to reach people with the Gospel. The training represented an investment in individuals who can carry the message forward, mobilize others and contribute to reaching communities that might otherwise remain unreached.

As the trained representatives take up this responsibility, the hope is that the lessons learned during the five days will translate into practical missionary engagement, stronger local training efforts and renewed commitment to evangelism. Ultimately, the programme seeks to ensure that more believers are equipped to participate in the mission of the Church and that the Gospel continues to reach more people and communities across Uganda.

Awarding of Certificates – PAG Kairos Training