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Prayer Storm announced its decision to remove Pastor James Kawalya's content from its platform via a social media post on Friday, April 25. Kawalya is a Ugandan pastor who founded the Lifeway Church of Christ in Lugala. He joined the faith-based organization in July 2023.
Prayer Storm cited receiving concerning allegations against Kawalya as the reason behind their decision.
According to Pavielle, the "highest ranking witch" in Africa was involved in James Kawalya's birth at his mother's request. Kawalya was reportedly promised to the witch right after he was born and eventually started practicing witchcraft.
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As reported by The Observer in January 2024, Kawalya worshipped Satan for 24 years until he found Jesus Christ in 1999.
James Kawalya's wife, Juliet Kawalya, is also a pastor at the Lifeway Church of Christ. The Apostle authored two books about his journey from a Satanist and a warlock to finding Jesus — DELIVERED FROM DEEP DARKNESS and FREEDOM FROM BONDAGES OF MY FATHER'S HOUSE.
Kawalya spoke about his transformation with Prayer Storm's founding pastor, James Aladiran, in an interview on October 23.
Prayer Storm explains why they removed James Kawalya's videos
Prayer Storm stated that a trusted source led them to discover James Kawalya a few years back. The organization invited Kawalya to hold his prayer ceremonies on their platform in July 2023. The Ugandan pastor delivered his testimony shortly afterward, recorded in a video by Prayer Storm in October 2023.
James Aladiran's organization platformed Kawalya at their public meetings "for 3 evenings in a row." Prayer Storm added in their message:
"This was done in good faith and we shared his videos to encourage the body of Christ as we have always done with our guests."
The organization first learned of "some serious allegations" regarding Kawalya's "personal conduct" in Uganda in February 2024. Prayer Storm looked into the matter, conducting an inquiry and reaching out to Kawalya both in writing and verbal communication.
Due to these allegations, the organization decided not to host Kawalya's preaching at its March 2024 conference. Regardless, the public wasn't made aware of the matter as Prayer Storm awaited more clarity and gave Kawalya the benefit of the doubt.
Prayer Storm claimed:
"Despite the passage of time, we have not received a satisfactory response from James Kawalya or his team in addressing the issues highlighted in the allegations conveyed to Prayer Storm."
They further added:
"As a result, several weeks ago, Prayer Storm reached the decision to withdraw his videos from our platform."
Prayer Storm acknowledged the impact of Kawalya's testimony about how he resorted to God. However, the organization confirmed it no longer has any ties with Kawalya or his ministry and "cannot therefore in good faith continue hosting and sharing his content."
The concluding note read:
"Here at Prayer Storm, we apologise for any hurt or confusion this may have caused to our friends and followers and we remain committed to mobilising a prayer movement and equipping believers to be increasingly fervent and strategic in intercession."
As of now, James Kawalya has yet to address Prayer Storm's decision about their affiliation.
