Covenant Nations Church founder Patience Rwabwogo set for bishopric consecration
Rwabwogo's elevation to Bishop comes after two decades of ministry through Covenant Nations Church and represents a significant development in her Christian leadership journey.
Pastor Patience Museveni Rwabwogo, founder of Covenant Nations Church, is set to be consecrated as an Episcopal Bishop on August 23, 2026, in a ceremony that will also commemorate 20 years of the church’s ministry.
The consecration will bring together prominent local and international Christian leaders, with renowned American evangelist and missionary Bishop Dr. LaDonna C. Osborn expected to lead the ceremony.
According to the programme released by Covenant Nations Church, the event will be held at Covenant Hill, Maya, and will feature worship, prayer and the formal consecration of Rwabwogo to the episcopal office of Bishop of Covenant Nations Churches in Uganda and beyond.
The ceremony is expected to attract senior religious and public figures, including President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and First Lady Janet Museveni, who are listed as guests of honour.
Also expected to attend are Pastor E.A. Adeboye and Mrs. Folu Adeboye, while Bishop Dr. LaDonna Osborn will serve as the main celebrant. Worship ministers scheduled for the occasion include Hellen Yilma and Emanuel Roro.
Osborn returns to Uganda
Bishop Osborn, an internationally recognised evangelist, missionary, teacher and Christian leader, arrived in Uganda ahead of the consecration and, together with Bishop-elect Rwabwogo, addressed a press conference at Entebbe International Airport on Monday.
Her return comes only months after she visited Uganda for the Light Up Uganda for Jesus Convention held at Kololo Independence Grounds in May.
Osborn has maintained a longstanding relationship with Uganda and its Christian community. Her history with the country dates back several decades, including her first visit in 1961 and a major evangelistic crusade in 1985 during a period of political turmoil in Uganda.
Her continued engagement with Uganda has also strengthened her relationship with the Museveni family and Christian leaders in the country.
In May, First Lady Janet Museveni hosted Bishop Osborn at State Lodge, accompanied by Pastor Patience Rwabwogo.
Reflecting on the visit, the First Lady described Osborn’s longstanding association with Uganda as a legacy of prayer, hope and commitment to the Gospel.
“We were honoured to welcome Bishop Dr. LaDonna Osborn to the State Lodge, accompanied by Pastor Patience Rwabwogo,” Janet Museveni said, noting that the encounter provided an opportunity for spiritual reflection and reinforced the bond of friendship between the two families in faith.
She also recalled Osborn’s contribution to Uganda during difficult periods, including her 1985 crusade, saying her ministry had continued to inspire hope and faith among Ugandans.
Two decades of Covenant Nations Church
The episcopal consecration will coincide with the 20th anniversary of Covenant Nations Church, giving the occasion significance beyond the elevation of its founder to the episcopal office.
The church’s anniversary provides an opportunity to reflect on its two decades of ministry and its growth under the leadership of Rwabwogo.
The consecration is also expected to mark a new chapter in the ministry’s leadership and regional outlook as it seeks to extend its influence across Uganda and beyond.
The choice of Bishop Osborn as the main celebrant adds an international dimension to the event, particularly given her longstanding ministry links with Uganda.
Religious leaders expected
The presence of prominent Christian leaders is expected to make the August 23 ceremony one of the significant religious gatherings on Uganda’s 2026 church calendar.
Pastor E.A. Adeboye, one of Africa’s best-known Pentecostal Christian leaders, is listed among the special guests together with his wife, Mrs. Folu Adeboye.
The event will also bring together church leaders, congregants and guests for a celebration centred on the theme of succession, spiritual leadership and the continuation of ministry.
The programme draws its biblical inspiration from 2 Kings 2:9, which records Elisha’s request to Elijah: “I pray you, let a double portion of your spirit be upon me.”
For Covenant Nations Church, the scripture provides a fitting backdrop to the transition of Rwabwogo into the episcopal office.
A new chapter for Rwabwogo
Rwabwogo’s elevation to Bishop comes after two decades of ministry through Covenant Nations Church and represents a significant development in her Christian leadership journey.
As founder and Bishop-elect, she is expected to assume broader responsibilities in providing spiritual leadership and oversight within Covenant Nations Churches.
The August 23 ceremony will therefore combine three milestones: the celebration of Covenant Nations Church’s 20-year journey, the consecration of its founder to episcopal leadership and the reaffirmation of longstanding relationships between Ugandan and international Christian ministries.
With senior government figures, prominent international clergy and worship ministers expected to attend, the ceremony is poised to bring together Uganda’s religious and public spheres in a high-profile celebration of faith, leadership and two decades of ministry.
