Alex Munyantwari:
“The Least of These”
Delivered from Poverty in Jesus’ Name Pastor Alex Munyantwari was born into extreme poverty in Kisoro District, near the borders of the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda, in Uganda. His childhood was marked by hardship, illness, and hopelessness, yet his trust remained in the Lord.
As the third of eleven children, Alex faced deep challenges when his father left home to seek casual work in Kampala. With no income, his older brother and sister were forced to leave school. Alex continued his studies, but without financial support, completing his education seemed impossible.
Everything changed at age eight when he enrolled in a Compassion International-assisted child development center at a local church. Through that program, Alex received healthcare, quality education, and consistent love. That intervention marked the beginning of hope and restoration for both him and his family.
As hope grew, Alex excelled academically. After graduating, he was selected for Compassion’s Leadership Development Program, which provided him the opportunity to earn a university degree. This experience shaped the trajectory of his life and instilled in him a deep commitment to transformational change for individuals, communities, and nations.
Alex holds a Bachelor of Theology from Uganda Baptist Seminary and a Bachelor of Development Studies from Uganda Christian University, along with several leadership awards. He is passionately committed to theological training for pastors, discipleship, and leadership development for all believers. He is also a strong voice on the frontlines against poverty in developing countries, advocating that the Church must play a central role in breaking cycles of poverty.
Today, Alex is the Founder and Director of africa discipleship network
africadiscipleshipnetwork.org
Alex also runs an orphan Christian Efforts Against Poverty Uganda
A nonprofits that serve, equip, cares for, provides healthcare, education and feeding for orphans and other vulnerable children.
Alex lives in Kisoro, Uganda, with his wife, Winfred, and their four children: Elizabeth, Timothy, Bethel, and Esther.
Christian Efforts Against Poverty Uganda 