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Elders & Deacons
The Bible says that the church should be led by elders who are helped by deacons. At UCC, we are blessed to have these types of men who can preach, teach, guide, and lead us. God has also given us excellent deacons. Please meet them.
Jimmy Okello - Elder
Jimmy Okello is the Lead Pastor of University Community Church (UCC) in Gulu. He and his wife, Phionah, have been blissfully married since June 2009 and are the proud parents of three children: Dawn, Micaiah, and Carissa. In 2014, Jimmy and Phionah played a pivotal role in founding UCC, driven by their passion for sharing the good news of Jesus Christ. Jimmy is deeply committed to teaching the Bible and is especially focused on reaching young people and university students with the gospel. His leadership and dedication continue to inspire and shape the UCC community.
Moses Odel - Elder
Moses is the associate pastor of UCC. He got married to Karen in October 2019 and they have two lovely daughters named Sarah and Rebecca. They have been following Jesus since they were young and really love and respect Him. They are very interested in helping young people become leaders, teaching music and worship, and working with children in the church. They really want to follow Jesus and help make the church's vision and Jesus' great commission happen.
Moses Emong - Deacon
Moses came to know the Lord in 2016 in his first year at Gulu University. He's passionate about small groups, which we call Power-Points. He's the lead deacon and deacon in charge of small groups.
Faith Anirwoth - Deacon
Faith was born and grew up in a Christian family. In 2012 she came to know the Lord when her parents shared the gospel with her. She's a multi-talented woman with many abilities.
Israel Okitoi - Deacon
Israel came to know the Lord in 2012. He has since walked with the Lord till then. He's the deacon of worship and passionate about leading worship.
Grace Okot - Deacon
Grace Okot is a humble and dedicated servant of Christ, whose passion for helping others shines through in every aspect of her life. Even before stepping into the role of deacon, she was already deeply involved in ministry, serving with a full heart. Grace has a special gift for connecting with young women, particularly university students, sharing gospel truths in a relatable and impactful way. As a writer and editor of Redeemed Magazine, she uses her talents to inspire and guide others on their faith journey. Grace exemplifies true servant leadership, always committed to making a positive difference in the lives of those around her.