By Ebenezer Adurokiya Reporting From Kampala
KAMPALA, UGANDA – In a powerful gathering that blended spiritual conviction with raw, real-world experience, the youth wing of the RCCG Ambassadors, Kampala, hosted a transformative conference on Sunday, February 15, 2026. Held at the Protea Hotel, the event, themed “Love, Purpose & God’s Design,” drew students from various universities across the capital, all seeking clarity on navigating the complexities of modern relationships through a biblical lens.
The host Pastor, Pastor Oseni addressing the youths
The conference, led by the Lead Pastor of the parish, Pastor Bamidele Oseni and his wife, was more than a typical youth service. It was a robust forum featuring dynamic panel discussions, testimonies, and a candid question-and-answer session. The impressive panel included a cross-section of spiritual leaders and professionals: Dr. Samson Awotunde, Pastor Emmanuel Orimogunje of RCCG Victory Centre, Pastor Patrick Tusubira of RCCG Dominion Sanctuary, Pastor Nelson Latwesigo of RCCG Faith Centre, Deacon Wiclef Omondi, Ms Gloria Jumbo of TotalEnergies, Uganda, Dr Olawunmi Obisesan, journalist Pastor Ebenezer Adurokiya, and Mrs. Annette Ninsima, among others.
From left, Pastor Orimogunje, Dcn Wiclef, and Ms Gloria Jumba
However, the most poignant moments came from a dedicated session on handling relationships, led by three brethren who shared from the depths of their personal journeys: Dr. Obisesan, Dr. Awotunde, and Ms. Gloria Jumba.
From right, Pastor Adurokiya and Pastor Patrick Tusubira
Love, Heartbreak, Courage To Be Single
Dr. Obisesan, a lecturer at Kampala International University (KIU) and a divorcee, offered a refreshingly honest perspective that resonated deeply with the audience. When asked the burning question, “How do you know when to walk out of a relationship even if there’s love?” her response was theologically profound yet practically simple.
Dr Obisesan
She distinguished between godly love and emotional attachment. “If it’s love, it means God is there, as God is love,” she explained. “Hence, there’s no need to think of walking out. However, if it’s about emotional attachment, once you discover yourself and understand what you deserve and what you can’t cope with, be sincere to yourself and analyse the relationship, then take a truthful and godly decision.”
From right, Dr Mrs Obisesan, Annette Ninsima and Adurokiya
Her advice on healing after heartbreak was equally stark, steering the conversation away from a timeline and toward self-awareness. “I personally don’t see the godly basis for ‘dating,’” she admitted, “but for a new relationship, I’ll advise you wait until you are healed enough to admit all the things you did wrong, by omission or commission, to contribute to the heartbreak. Learn from it and laugh about your mistakes without blaming others.”
The youths
For the many single people in the room, Dr. Obisesan had a liberating message: do not view your season as a burden. “See being single as a blessing and enjoy the freedom that comes with it while it lasts. Celebrate yourself, take yourself out on a date, spend money on yourself. Surround yourself with godly friends; it’s not compulsory they must be romantic,” she advised, urging the youth to build platonic friendships and stay active in church. “Do activities that make you happy—watch godly comic movies! Stigmatisation starts with you. As long as you don’t put yourself down, no one can put you down.”
Ms Gloria Jumba
Breaking Free From The Past: ‘Soul Ties,’ Forgiveness
Ms. Jumba, a lovely single mother of a five-year-old, delivered a powerful talk titled “Healing The Heart: Dealing with Past Hurts & Broken Relationships.” She introduced the concept of ‘soul ties’—a spiritual connection the Bible references when souls are “knit together” or become “one flesh.”
A cross section of the participants
“You won’t find the exact words ‘soul tie’ in the Bible, but the concept is there,” Ms. Jumba explained. She warned the youth that these ties, formed through sexual relations, spoken vows, or even intense friendships with those of different faiths, create unhealthy emotional, spiritual, and physical bonds outside of marriage. “Youth ought to be aware of the friends they associate with and welcome into their lives.
From right, Ms Gloria Jumbo, and Mr Omondi
Scripture says don’t be unequally yoked with unbelievers. For what does light have to do with darkness?”
Her roadmap for breaking these ties involved a quartet of spiritual disciplines: sincere repentance through prayer and fasting, setting firm boundaries, extending forgiveness, and ultimately learning to let go and embrace God’s will. “Some things cannot be broken by prayer alone, but by prayer and fasting,” she asserted. “God is faithful to restore everything the enemy has stolen from you 1000 fold.”
From left, Pastor Patrick Tusubira, Pastor Oseni, and Pastor Nelson Latwesigo
Building A Life Of Influence
Dr. Awotunde, during his session earlier, had shifted the focus outward, challenging the youth on how to influence each other positively. He argued that a solid identity in Christ is the non-negotiable foundation.
Dr Awotunde
“You cannot positively influence others if you don’t know who you are,” Dr. Awotunde stated. “Any relationship that makes you hide from God is already influencing you wrongly.”
He presented a memorable framework: Identity before intimacy, character over popularity, encouragement over pressure, and wisdom over emotions. Quoting Proverbs, he warned, “A relationship that isolates you from godly voices is already dangerous. You don’t need many relationships—you need the right ones.”
Pastor Oseni
Pastor Oseni, the host Pastor, emphasised that the conference was designed to provide clarity in a generation saturated with conflicting messages about love and identity.
Youth Verdict: ‘A Reality Check’
The atmosphere in the hall was electric with the tension of hard truths and the relief of shared experiences. In a summed-up reaction, the youth described the day as a necessary “reality check.”
Cross section of the participants
“We hear about love and purpose all the time, but today, we heard it from people who have actually been through the fire,” said one university student who attended. “Hearing Dr. Obisesan speak so openly about divorce and singleness, and Ms. Jumbo talk about being a single mother—it made it real. It wasn’t a lecture; it was life. We left feeling like we have permission to heal properly and to define our relationships on God’s terms, not just what society pressures us into.” The sentiment echoed throughout the room: a renewed commitment to pursuing love and purpose not as a fairy tale, but as a deliberate, godly design.
Some of participants
As the conference drew to a close, many lingered in discussion, exchanging contacts and reflections. For a generation navigating relationships in an increasingly complex world, the message was clear: love must be anchored in purpose; and purpose must be rooted in God’s design.
