Missions and Digitally Empowered Ministers in the Anglican Church of Uganda

Abstract

This article examines the role of new online ministers in the Anglican Church of Uganda, focusing on how they negotiate authority between digital and institutional settings and how this shapes their relationships with other institutional actors. It demonstrates how competition hinder digital missions while accelerated through collaboration. Additionally, a historical analysis of key intersections between missions and technology in the history of the Anglican Church of Uganda serves as foundational in stressing the present role of digital technology and revealing the conflicting impact of technological advancements on the missional efforts of the Church of Uganda.