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
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