Mbarara, Uganda
Geographical Stats
- Population 195,000
- 36% of population is evangelical
- 2nd largest city in Uganda
- Transportation hub for the country
- 81% believe that good people earn a place in heaven
- One of five fastest-growing cities in all of Africa
1997-Present Major Accomplishments
- Started a church movement among the Ankole people
- Made over 2,000 disciples
- 16 churches started and established
- Sent and repatriated 10 North America missionary families
- Currently 100% Ugandan led churches and movement leadership
- Constructed building in central Mbarara to host church meetings and create income for the movement
- Taught & planted Farming God’s Way gardens
- Established 3 Christian schools as part of the Ugandan leaders' vision to reach their community
- Akaihamba School serving 210 students
- Birere School serving 145 students
- Kabushwere School serving 160 students
- Established Town church clinic as our outreach to serve the community
First Colony's 2023 Mission Plans
- Build 2 more floors on the Mbarara town church building
- Increase income-generating rental space to provide full funding for Ankole movement ministry operations achieving 100% financial sustainability
- Fund 16 local-led trainings & seminars (Church Leadership, Youth Group, & Marriage)
- Continue spiritual development and outreach as Ugandans begin new Home Bible Study Groups
- Family & general counseling offered by local pastors
- Health care education & free medical consultation at the clinic in Mbarara church
- Fund college scholarships for church leaders, creating sustainability for movement
- Provide and distribute Bibles
- Send one short-term mission team