Grace Lubega Matovu is a Ugandan Pentecostal Christian leader, singer, former banker and the founder of Phaneroo Ministries International, an evangelical ministry based in Kampala. He is known for weekly teaching and evangelism meetings, large open air services, and media broadcasts that reach audiences in Uganda and abroad .
Background and education
Apostle Grace was born to a Roman Catholic family but to being Born again at age eight at a crusade. He studied Social Work and Social Administration at Uganda Christian University. He received an honorary Doctorate of Divinity in February 2023 by Zoe Life Theological College, a theological college located in the United States, for his ministry and spiritual leadership service.
Career
Before committing himself fully to Christian ministry, Grace Lubega worked in the corporate world as a Customer Care Supervisor at Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB). His work was dealing with customer service operations and client relations. Lubega later quit working at KCB around the years 2016-2018 to devote himself to fully devote his time to Phaneroo Ministries International
Ministry leadership
lubega started Phaneroo Ministries International in 2014 with Thursday midweek worship before introducing Sunday services. The ministry runs discipleship and outreach programs in Kampala and has been featured in Ugandan newspapers for its growth and anniversaries.
Phaneroo has held major New Year and anniversary services at public venues, including Kololo and UMA Show Grounds. It acquired a 4.5-acre site in Naguru, dedicated to church services and events, where it hosted the 2024 New Year prayers and its 10th and 11th anniversary celebrations.
Apostle Grace Lubega recently announced plans to build a $55 million UGX 202 billion mega church in Naguru, stating that the project would proceed without loans or public donations. The announcement attracted criticism from social media influencers who questioned the source of the funding.
The Naguru site accommodates over 20,000 believers on Sundays and Thursdays. Services also reach audiences worldwide through Manifest TV, radio, and Phaneroo’s social media platforms. Apostle Grace Lubega is known for his teachings on revelation and revival and preaches in various countries around the world.
Family life
Grace Lubega is wedded to Nicole Kavuma Lubega, daughter of Ugandan businessperson Dennis Paul Kavuma They were wedded on 19 March 2019 in a wedding that took place at Lake Victoria Serena Hotel in Kigo. They have a daughter whom they gave birth to in 2020. Nicole appears in public ministry on very few occasions with her husband. Grace lubega says his wife was a cleaner at a company when he met him
Net Worth
The estimated net worth of Apostle Grace Lubega is more than 1.087 million US dollars. Based on this, he is among Uganda’s wealthiest pastors.Apostle Grace Lubega is one of the most popular pastors in Uganda, with over 500,000 people tuning in to his weekly sermons via cable and the internet.
Achievements and Awards
He has visited numerous countries throughout the world, sharing this stirring message of God’s grace and mighty might. The Phaneroo Ministries International has extended its global outreach to include the US, Europe, and Africa under his direction.
He views receiving love from others as his greatest accomplishment.Apostle Grace Lubega is the author of multiple books and publications that have won praise for their deep spiritual understanding. His writings are excellent resources for anyone looking to explore Christianity more deeply.
songs
Apostle Grace Lubega is also known for his gospel music, with songs that focus on worship, praise and devotion to Jesus Christ.songs like Njagala Nkulabe Yesu,O Come Let Us Adore Him,Yesu Ndi Owawe,Yimba Amatendo and many more songs
