02 Our leadership
Leadership that remains close to people.
Pastor Henry Edward Ssuuna founded HESM from a Christian calling to serve young people, families, and people experiencing hardship through the Gospel, mentorship, and practical care.
A brief introduction
Pastor Henry Edward Ssuuna
Founder of HESM · Senior Pastor, Dominion Assemblies International Ministries
Pastor Henry Edward Ssuuna's story does not begin in a pulpit. Born a prince of Buganda, he first became known across Uganda as a member of the Ebonies, the country's celebrated theatre company. More than twenty-five years ago he recognised a different calling on his life, left the stage, and began serving at Rubaga Miracle Centre in Kampala.
That calling eventually carried him to the United States. The move was not an easy one for a man with his theatrical and royal background, but he embraced it, and in Waltham, Massachusetts he founded Dominion Assemblies International Ministries, the church he still pastors today. It is a congregation known for clear Bible teaching and for reaching the poor, the brokenhearted, and people who have lost their way.
Henry Edward Ssuuna Ministries grew out of that same conviction: the Gospel should be spoken clearly and demonstrated through acts of love. Pastor Henry is present not only when the ministry gathers to worship or teach, but when meals are prepared, families are visited, and young people are helped to discover what God has placed in them. His roots in Buganda and his years of service in Greater Boston shape a ministry that values faith, heritage, dignity, and responsibility.
Secretary and director of operations
Princess Joy Daphne Mirembe Ssuuna
Woman of prayer • Focused • Clear communicator
Princess Joy Daphne Mirembe Ssuuna serves as Secretary and Director of Operations at Henry Edward Ssuuna Ministries, where she helps turn the ministry's plans into work that is carried through to completion. She is Pastor Henry Edward Ssuuna's daughter, and she brings a steady determination to every responsibility entrusted to her.
She is a woman of prayer, and the fear of the Lord is evident in her life. That reverence shapes the way she serves, and it is a quiet strength in the work she carries for the ministry.
Daphne is known for a remarkable, unwavering focus. Once something is placed in her hands, she stays with it until it is done. She is drawn to the hardest challenges rather than the easiest ones, and she meets them with discipline, persistence, and a clear sense of what needs to be accomplished.
Her reporting and communication are clear and dependable. She keeps people informed, sets goals everyone can understand, and helps the team stay aligned so that the ministry's work is done well and on purpose.
Director of welfare
Sarah Janet Luyiga Kitiibwa
Pastor • Compassionate servant leader
Sarah Janet Luyiga Kitiibwa is a devoted woman of God whose life reflects faith, discipline, compassion, and purpose. As Director of Welfare, she brings a steady, thoughtful presence to the people and families who seek care and support through HESM.
A pastor and diligent servant of the Lord, Sarah's testimony of healing from cancer has strengthened her trust in God and deepened her compassion for others walking through difficulty. Her commitment to excellence, her heart for people, and her capacity to serve with wisdom have made her a trusted leader in the ministry.
Her influence extends beyond the local church. She has represented pastors on a national stage, including the White House, alongside other spiritual leaders, and her vision for practical care, leadership, and spiritual growth continues to inspire those around her.
“Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress.”James 1:27
What shapes his leadership
A pastoral approach grounded in faith, presence, and responsibility.
HESM's leadership is not presented as status from a distance. It is expressed through teaching, listening, practical service, and the patient work of helping people grow.
Faith that becomes service
Pastor Henry teaches that Christian ministry should be visible in the way people are welcomed, encouraged, prayed for, and supported in everyday life.
Leadership that stays close
His approach is relational. It begins by listening to people, understanding what they are experiencing, and serving alongside volunteers and community members.
Preparing the next generation
Youth mentorship, Christian discipleship, cultural learning, and practical life skills are central to his hope for young people growing into responsible adults.
Leadership in practice
The work is carried through both words and willing hands.
Whether he is addressing a gathering, spending time with young people, or helping prepare support for an outreach, Pastor Henry's role reflects the wider character HESM wants to cultivate: serve with humility, treat people with dignity, and remain accountable for the work entrusted to us.
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