Divine Purpose Magazine | The "Men of Purpose" Special Issue

THE MEN OF PURPOSE ISSUE

3 MEN 3 DIFFERENT MISSIONS

LUKE WAREHAM WORSHIP LEADER AND SONGWRITER

NIGERIAN PROPHET

EDDIE KAGUTUZI

DESMOND OBI

FILMMAKER, ACTOR & CREATIVE

JUNE 2021 #DPURPOSEMAG WWW.DIVINEPURPOSEMAGAZINE.COM

issue no. 11 THE MEN OF PURPOSE ISSUE

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inside FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK pg. 03

LUKE WAREHAM

A MAN OF WORSHIP pg. 05

PROPHET DESMOND OBI

PROPHET OF GOD pg. 09

EDDIE KAGUTUZI

CALLED AS A FILMMAKER, ACTOR & CREATIVE pg. 13

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From The Desk Of The Editor-In-Chief THE MEN OF PURPOSE ISSUE

Welcome to this special issue of Divine Purpose Magazine. In this mini magazine we share with you three men of God, with three different missions to live and promote the purpose of God. We first highlight Luke Wareham who is a worship leader and songwriter from the UK. Luke loves leading worship, drawing people to Jesus and seeing people changed through worshiping Him. Next we shar Prophet Desmond Obi's journey. He is a Nigerian prophet who is being used mightily by God to change lives through miracles, signs and wonders across Africa and the rest of the world. Lastly, but surely not least, we share with you Eddie Kagutuzi who is a filmmaker, actor and creative from a UK born Ugandan and he is surely demonstrating the creativity and diversity of God through the work that he does in front and behind of the camera.

God is diverse and will use men in many different ways to bring glory to His name. May you be inspired and motivated to seek God and live a purposedriven life inspired by Him as you read.

God bless you!

VICKI L. OTARUYINA

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Luke Wareham A man of worship Luke is a worship leader and songwriter based in the south west of the UK. He has led worship at various Christian conferences and events around the UK including New Wine, Davids Tent and Burn 24/7. Luke did a year with Worship Central after University.

He released his debut EP ‘Whisper’ with his friend Rachel in March 2020 and the song ‘Whisper' reached no.11 in the UK Christian Charts and the EP came in at no.1 in the Louder Than the Music 2020 award. Luke was also winner of the international radio awards and was nominated for the 2021 Hollywood Music in Media Awards for his song Shadows. Luke released two lockdown singles that were released in late 2020; 'I will not fear' and ‘Glimpse’. Luke’s prayer is that the songs he writes would speak into people’s everyday life situations.

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Refuge is the new single from Luke Wareham feat. Matt Caddick.

‘Refuge is the latest song to be released by Luke Wareham alongside his friend Matt Caddick.

Refuge’ is based on Psalm 34 v.18 where David writes that ‘The Lord is close to the broken hearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit’.

Luke says that ‘the song is inspired by a journey of grief in his own and his fiancée’s life through the experience of losing loved ones to COVID_19 and terminal illness’.

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All about Refuge

‘Luke's prayer is that the song would speak into people’s lives and help them to hold onto the hope Jesus brings. He says ‘2021 might not have delivered the fresh new start that many of us had hoped for, but we can walk through this year knowing that we never go through our struggles alone, as we have a God who will never leave us.

Jesus sees us, weeps with us and longs to draw close to us. As people listen and worship to this song we hope that it would help to draw people near to God and trust in him’.

Co-writer Matt says,’ ‘We are really excited about this song, mainly the truth behind it that Jesus is our refuge; He is our rock, He is our hiding place.

If there is a message we need to hold onto now it is that’!

‘Refuge’ is available to stream and download on all music platforms and the brand new lyric video is on YouTube.

The chords to the song are available to download via SongSelect.

Download here - https://linktr.ee/warehamluke

Follow Luke on: Instagram: @warehamluke YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjyJUyJuJFE2 4JsIuv8OyLw

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desmond obi Prophet of God Prophet Desmond Obi is the president of Supreme Anointing Global Ministry. He is a philanthropist and holds a degree from Life Theological Bible Institute

who is Desmond Obi? I was born on September 4, 1994 into the family of Mr and Mrs Ferdinand Nwagboroguobi. I hail from Orsu local government area in Imo State, Nigeria.

From a very young age I had an encounter which provoked my zeal and passion to love, seek and know God. In August 2011 I met my mentor Prophet God's Power of God's Pillar Of Fire Ministry. Together with my encounter, and being under my mentor's tutelage, I was able to receive formal training in ministry. After recognizing and nurturing the anointing and calling upon my life, my mentor appointed me to to various offices and positions within the church.

These included: church administrator for the youth and intercessory prayer leader.

I continued to serve faithfully, conducted worship services and ministered to the congregation.

I was later ordained by Prophet God's Power on July 24, 2016. God then released me to launch my own ministry.

Demonstrating unwavering faith, I made the decision to devote my life and service to ministry full time in 2017 based on a divine encounter. I have since traveled to minister to various people in many parts of the world; in West Africa, East Africa, North Africa , South Africa , Asia, the Caribbean and so many other places.

God has graced me with an anointing that allows me to minister to those in need of healing in the mind, body and soul.

My ultimate assignment is to see people embrace God's love, as well as work in victory and power, while experiencing God's promises.

he is called by God bring healing in the mind, body and soul.

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what do you consider to be a man of purpose?

This type of man is one who is keen to follow the path of righteousness and obey the will of God even when its not convenient.

The most important keys are humility to service, integrity, courage, dedication and respecting others regardless of differences; treating others with dignity, empathy and compassion and being able to earn the respect of others. Most importantly, this man possesses love which is the foundation of everything.

My little piece of advice to men is to stay focused on the assignment and kingdom advancement, because greater is the reward.

Follow Prophet Desmond Obi on: Facebook: Prophet Desmond Obi Instagram: @prophetdesmondobi

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What do you consider to be a man of purpose?

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Filmmaker and founder of Baby Plantain Productions.

Top Awards / Achievements include: OFFICIAL SELECTION Out of Africa International Film Festival 2020 WINNER Best Short Film UGANDA FILM FESTIVAL 2019 NOMINATED Best Short Film MASHARIKI AFRICAN FILM FESTIVAL 2019 OFFICIAL SELECTION Film Africa 2018 NOMINATED Best Short Film Ridgefield Independent Film Festival 2018

eddie kagutuzi Called as a filmmaker, actor & creative

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who is eddie kagutuzi?

I am British, born Ugandan, currently based in the UK. I am an actor, filmmaker and creative. I have been in the industry for over 16 years; primarily in front of the camera and in the past five years I have been behind the camera, creating my own films mainly in Uganda and telling the stories of the people of Uganda. My objective is to nurture the talent behind and in front of the camera in Uganda and hopefully the whole continent of Africa in the near future.

why filmmaking in Uganda?

I would say that God placed it in my heart.

I had a vision to create something in East Africa; something that would leave a legacy in the industry.

Because Uganda is home for me, it really made sense to work on a project there. I wanted to work with Uganda because I realized that the people of Uganda were very talented. The people of Uganda were not getting recognized or pushed in the right direction. I had seen a few productions in Uganda and they were not up to standard and I knew I could make a a difference..

do you see your role as one to activate the move of God across nations through your work?

So I believe this is my passion, and God's purpose for my life and they have merged to bring glory to the kingdom of God.

give an example of how you have brought change in the lives of others.

I'll say the most recent one for me, is the premiere of my last film in September 2020. It was just incredible in the sense because we're in a pandemic in the UK, and also across the world and while also also in a lockdown I was still able to host my premier as a drive-in premiere.

Persons were able to stay in their cars and attend an event which was outside even though persons were not allowed to mingle with each other.

There were over 50 cars gathered together to watch this film. For me, it was just a good one. I was able to bring people together even in these dark times.

In so many ways I have brought people together through my production company.

I guess that's how the grace of God has been shown in my life. All the time I give God the glory for it because I can't do this on my own.

My purpose is to bring people joy , and make them smile. I am called to provoke people to love and with my passion of making films and showing the beauty of Uganda, my purpose is bringing people together.

Cherry - Apple TV. Eddie Kagutuzi alongside Tom Holland directed by The Russo Brothers (Avengers Endgame, Avengers Infinity Wars)

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Find me in Paris - an Original Hulu production

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what do you consider to be a man on purpose for God?

what would you say to other Christians in the industry?

Walking in the will of God. When you walk in the will of God, you're essentially walking in perfection in that which He has called you to do. Whatever this man places his hand on, it will be perfect and it will be for God's glory.

Stay integral. It's so easy to want to do your own thing, even at the expense of your purity; that's the extent of you losing yourself. Hold on to God, even times can be so hard. I got opportunities because of the grace of God. I did not have to compromise.

There's nothing like walking in the will of God. It’s like a path on which you only see light. However, the outside of the path is darkness and the moment you step out, you don't know where you're going to end up. You don't know what's lurking in the bushes on the right or on the left. The man on purpose's eyes and mind are focused on God, who is the light, and on His will, and the purpose that He has for him.

In this industry you will be told no. You may be told that you need to be a certain way or we're not going to accept you. You can accept that you can take that on and say, okay, you're not going to accept me, I'm gonna quit, but never compromise your purity or relationship with God.

Follow Eddie on: Instagram: EddieKagutuzi / @BabyPlantainFilms

Behind The Scenes - Once Upon A Time. Directed and produced by Eddie Kagutuzi

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