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Dennis Sempebwa | |
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Born | 1980 Mukono, Uganda |
Occupation | author, theologian, writer, community activist |
Citizenship | Ugandan-American |
Education | Trinity College (Connecticut) (Associate of Theology) Life Christian University (Bachelor of Theology) (Master of Arts in Theology) (Doctor of Philosophy in Theology) (Doctor of Ministry in Pastoral Ministry) (Master of Arts in Couselling) United Graduate College (Doctor of Philosophy in Humanities) |
Subjects | authoring, theology, writing, community activism |
Website | |
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Dennis Sempebwa is a Ugandan author, writer and theologian based in US. On the 17th of August 2023 in Kampala, he launched his 17th book titled "Black Like Me."[1][2] He also authored the life story of the Queen Sylvia of Buganda, titled "The Nnaabagereka of Buganda: Queen Sylvia Nagginda Luswata among other books.[3][4]
Biography
editAfter graduating from Trinity College, Newburg, in the USA with an Associate of Theology in 2001, Sempebwa continued his academic journey at Life Christian University.[5] He earned a Bachelor of Theology in 2002, followed by a Master of Arts in Theology in 2003. He obtained a Doctor of Philosophy in Theology in 2004, a Doctor of Ministry in Pastoral Ministry in 2005, and a Specialized Master of Arts in Counseling in 2007.[2] He would then join United Graduate College in Los Angeles where he earned a Doctor of Philosophy in Humanities.[6][7]
Career
editSempebwa has held various roles throughout his career, including serving as the President and Co-founder of LIMIT X INC, from January 1987 to March 2004. Following this, he assumed the position of International Dean at the International College Of Excellence in Chicago from March 2004 to August 2007. Over the years, he has also served as the Senior Pastor at Sanctuary of Life Church from September 2008 to November 2011, and as the Director and Co-founder of The Mandate in Shreveport from September 2010 to March 2013.[8][9] Currently, Sempebwa is the CEO and President of Eagle's Wings International a position he has held since August 2007.[10] He served as the President and Dean of Eagle's Wings Bible Institute from August 2007 to December 2018.[5][2] Sempebwa has demonstrated leadership as the Africa Director at Practical Management International in Phoenix from August 2012 to March 2013, and as the President and Founder of The Sahara Wisdom Center in Mission since January 2017.[8] Furthermore, he has been at the helm of Eagle's Wings Press in McKinney, as its President since January 2015.[6] Currently, Sempebwa also holds the positions of Founder and Chancellor at THE 300 in Mission a role he has fulfilled since January 2019.[11]
Publications
editWriting
editOn the 17th of August 2023, he launched his 17th book titled "Black Like Me." at MoTIV in Kampala[1] He authored the life story of the Queen Sylvia of Buganda, titled "The Nnaabagereka of Buganda: Queen Sylvia Nagginda Luswata among other books.[4]
List of published work
edit- Dream Busters. Dream. 2005. ISBN 1889723614.
- Surrounding Yourself With The Right People. Destiny Image Europe. 2010. ISBN 9788896727003.
- The Substance of Things Hoped For. Hunter Heart Publishing. 2015. ISBN 9781937741662.
- Timeless Truths First Edition. Hunter Heart Publishing. 2015. ISBN 9781937741457.
- Deadly Distractions. Eagle’s Wings Press. 2017. ISBN 9781546674290.
- Entourage. Eagle’s Wings Press. 2018. ISBN 9781732757202.
- You Have a Dream. Eagle’s Wings Press. 2019. ISBN 9781732757264.
- Perfectly Broken. Eagle’s Wings Press. 2019. ISBN 9781095244807.
- Huperetes. Eagle’s Wings Press. 2020. ISBN 9798632741729.
- Morph. Eagle’s Wings Press. 2020. ISBN 9798592732577.
- Help There's A Worm In My Mango. Eagle’s Wings Press. 2020. ISBN 9798672810836.
- La Sabstancia. Eagle’s Wings Press. 2021. ISBN 9798678915726.
- Timeless Truths Second Edition. Eagle’s Wings Press. 2022. ISBN 9798367623062.
- Black Like Me?. Eagle’s Wings Press. 2023. ISBN 9798988783800.
Family
editSempebwa was born in Mukono, Uganda and holds dual American-Ugandan citizenship. He is married to Ingrid, they have five children. They currently reside in Texas, USA.[8][12]
References
edit- ^ a b "Limit X's Dr. Dennis Sempebwa launches 17th book". New Vision.
- ^ a b c "Sempebwa pushes for winning attitude in 'Black Like Me?'". Monitor. August 13, 2023.
- ^ "Nnabagereka Makes Stunning Reveal of Her Unknown Twins in New Book". 13 March 2023.
- ^ a b Asingwire, Mzee (March 15, 2023). "Meet Dr. Sempebwa, the man Nabagereka Nagginda trusted with her life story". Pulse Uganda.
- ^ a b MUHINDO, SAMUEL (August 18, 2023). "Dennis Sempebwa outs book on being free, human and a child of God". The Observer – Uganda.
- ^ a b "THE 300 – A Ministry Training College". the300.com.
- ^ Caroline, Ritta (August 18, 2023). "Unveiling Black Like Me?-Dr. Sempebwa's Journey of Music, Message, Meaning Across 80 Nations".
- ^ a b c "Dr. Dennis Sempebwa – 911 At Ease International". May 22, 2020.
- ^ Bob, Balam (August 18, 2023). "Dr. Dennis Sempebwa Launches 17th Book – 'Black Like Me?'".
- ^ Sempebwa, Dennis (March 30, 2019). Legacy of Love: An Authorized Biography. Eagle's Wings Press. ISBN 9781732757226 – via Google Books.
- ^ Sseruyigo, Aaron (April 16, 2020). "Your circle of friends influence who you become: Dr. Sempebwa".
- ^ "One Man's Journey of Faith and Joy from Idi Amin's Uganda to America". www.ouramericanstories.com.
External references
edit- Official website
- MC Live | Trust in Me | Dr. Dennis Sempebwa & Pr. Ivan Muhumuza
- About – Eagle’s Wings International
- Limit X’s Dr. Dennis Sempebwa Launches 17th Book – ‘Black Like Me?’
- Unveiling Black Like Me?-Dr. Sempebwa’s Journey of Music, Message, Meaning Across 80 Nations
- Limit X’s Sempebwa launches book – Sqoop – Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos
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