Mbarara, Uganda

Geographical Stats

• Population 195,000 
• 36% of population is evangelical
• 2^nd 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

1998-Present Major Accomplishments

• Started a church movement among the Ankole people
• Made over 2,000 disciples
• 17 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 170 students
  • Birere School serving 70 students 
  • Kabushwere School serving 84 students 

• Established Town church clinic as our outreach to serve the community

First Colony's 2022 Mission Plans

• Build 2 more floors on the Mbarara town church building
  • will serve as leadership training location
  • as well as an income-generating rental space funding church movement expenses
• 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 clinic in Mbarara church
• Fund college scholarships for church leaders, creating sustainability for movement
• Send one short-term mission team