In the final episode of Obujulizi Show on Gugudde TV, Pastor Jonathan Lule Kulubya opened up about the extraordinary journey of his ministry, sharing both the trials and divine interventions that shaped his path.
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Pastor Lule recounted how, upon returning from abroad, the owner of the place where his church was operating acknowledged that he had also received calling to be a Pastor. The owner told him that God had called him to ministry, noting that the congregation had grown beyond expectations. “From today onwards, I am your pastor,” the owner announced to the congregation, a moment that validated Lule’s calling in front of the people he served.
When asked what his next step would be, Pastor Lule humbly said, “Only God knows.” He requested three months to organize himself, but the owner insisted on one month. After the month elapsed, the owner reminded him to leave the church and not to “tamper with God’s people.”
This marked a turning point: Pastor Lule decided to start his ministry elsewhere. His congregation, loyal and steadfast, followed him. They found a new space in a town—unaware that local restrictions would soon make the location a challenge.
Soon, opposition arose. The town’s leaders resisted the establishment of a church at the center, forcing Pastor Lule to relocate to the outskirts. Even then, the chairman attempted to block the ministry, taking the matter to the town council. Pastor Lule admits that this was a time of self-doubt, saying, “I had hated myself and regretted what I had entered into.” Yet, paradoxically, whenever he felt like giving up, more people joined his church, strengthening his resolve.
In a bold move, Pastor Lule approached the town council starting from the clerk’s office. He confronted the clerk, asking if he still wanted his office and explaining that he had been accused of being obstructed in God’s work. The clerk denied involvement and granted a letter permitting the church to operate without interference.
However, resistance continued. Chairman tried to block the ministry again, though Pastor Lule realized there was an invisible hand working against the church. Eventually, even the landowner where the church rented space pressured them to leave, offering a partial refund. But Pastor Lule stood firm, declaring, “Our God is not poor. If you go against your word, go with your money; we don’t need it.”
Miraculously, God intervened. Shortly after, a man approached Pastor Lule in need of financial prayer. With faith, the pastor prayed, and the man received money to settle a debt of one billion shillings. Around the same time, another man—a known drunkard—invited Pastor Lule to establish the church on his property, proving that God’s provision can come from unexpected sources.
Pastor Jonathan Lule Kulubya’s testimony is a powerful reminder of perseverance, faith, and divine guidance. Despite human opposition and obstacles, his journey illustrates that when God is at the center, doors open in unexpected ways, and faithful leadership prevails.