Join us as we go to train gospel leaders in Uganda.
Faithful Fishers has been working in Uganda alongside our International Partner, Alex, since 2021.
When we first visited Uganda, we hosted two leadership conferences in Entebbe, and in Kazo, a village 8 hours away from our home base. Not only did we have two successful conferences with over 170 leaders, but we also preached the gospel to over 800 people in rural villages, had 135 baptisms our first three days in, and planted the Living Word Bible School. Since 2021, we have had a number of leaders who have been trained through the Living Word Bible School.
Now we are going back to Uganda in December to host two conferences:
When we first visited Uganda, we hosted two leadership conferences in Entebbe, and in Kazo, a village 8 hours away from our home base. Not only did we have two successful conferences with over 170 leaders, but we also preached the gospel to over 800 people in rural villages, had 135 baptisms our first three days in, and planted the Living Word Bible School. Since 2021, we have had a number of leaders who have been trained through the Living Word Bible School.
Now we are going back to Uganda in December to host two conferences:
- First, a family life conference to support a local church partner who is in our network.
- Secondly, a LWBS leadership conference where hand picked leaders who are already teaching our first course out in the churches and villages will come to learn our second course curriculum, "The Church and Family," and who will immediately go out and begin teaching what they have learned.
About Uganda
Uganda, known as the “Pearl of Africa,” is a beautiful and diverse country located in East Africa. Home to over 45 million people, it is rich in culture, hospitality, and natural beauty. While Uganda boasts stunning landscapes and vibrant communities, many regions face significant challenges, including poverty, limited access to healthcare, and lack of educational resources. These needs create an incredible opportunity to share God’s love through practical service, discipleship, and gospel-centered ministry.
Christianity in Uganda dates back to the late 19th century when missionaries from the Church Missionary Society (Anglican) and Catholic missionaries arrived in the 1870s and 1880s. Their work sparked a powerful movement that spread rapidly across the country, even amid fierce persecution. One of the most notable events in this history is the martyrdom of 45 young Ugandan Christians between 1885 and 1887, who were executed for their faith by the King of Buganda. Their courage inspired countless others, and today, Christianity is the dominant faith in Uganda, shaping much of its culture and values, though many people and people groups remain unreached.
Christianity in Uganda dates back to the late 19th century when missionaries from the Church Missionary Society (Anglican) and Catholic missionaries arrived in the 1870s and 1880s. Their work sparked a powerful movement that spread rapidly across the country, even amid fierce persecution. One of the most notable events in this history is the martyrdom of 45 young Ugandan Christians between 1885 and 1887, who were executed for their faith by the King of Buganda. Their courage inspired countless others, and today, Christianity is the dominant faith in Uganda, shaping much of its culture and values, though many people and people groups remain unreached.
Additional Trip Details:
Dates and Travel Time
We will be leaving on December 1st and returning on December 14th. The flight to Uganda is about a 36 hour trip with various layovers and plane changes. The longest flight we have will be 10 hours, with two other 8 hour flights. We will send out information to all travelers with tips and tricks to make your travel as safe and enjoyable as possible!
Trip Cost
This trip will cost a total of $2,500. That will include your flight cost, travel expenses, and ensure you have some money for food and other things on the ground. However, you can register today with only a $100 registration fee and the rest can be paid off as we get closer to the trip date.
The total breakdown is below:
We suggest having additional funds available beyond this amount in case of emergencies, but $2,500 should be enough to cover all of your costs, travel, and even give you a little more than you need.
The total breakdown is below:
- $1,500- Flight (may increase if bought closer to the departure date)
- $500- Travel fee. This covers our on-the-ground expenses including rental vehicle, hotels, conference costs, etc.
- $500- Personal spending and overture fund. This will cover all your food costs, plus some additional funds for buying keepsakes while you are there. Also, if there are any delay or issues with our flights, any excess of funds from this fund and from the Travel Fee may be used to cover unexpected expenses.
We suggest having additional funds available beyond this amount in case of emergencies, but $2,500 should be enough to cover all of your costs, travel, and even give you a little more than you need.
Is This Trip For Me?
Are you interested in doing missions in Uganda? Do you have a heart for the unreached peoples in hard to reach places? Do you want to be a part of nationwide gospel movement in Uganda? Are you excited about adventurous, off the beaten path opportunities? If yes, this trip is for you.
There will be eastern style "squatty potties" most of the time. In the village, there may only be outhouses available in certain situations, an though we will most likely have hotels, serving in rural Uganda may allow you to experience living with no hot water, no running water (but water will be available in jugs), no A/C and other situations that may be shocking to Americans. If any of these situations present a concern for you, this trip may not be for.
There will be eastern style "squatty potties" most of the time. In the village, there may only be outhouses available in certain situations, an though we will most likely have hotels, serving in rural Uganda may allow you to experience living with no hot water, no running water (but water will be available in jugs), no A/C and other situations that may be shocking to Americans. If any of these situations present a concern for you, this trip may not be for.
What Will We Be Doing?
While in Uganda, we have two main purposes:
Additionally, there may be opportunities to minister with children, preach the gospel, and share testimonies, but these opportunities may or may not make themselves available. If you have experience teaching, preaching, or testimonies about marriage, forgiveness, or church service, we can guarantee you a spot in our itinerary to teach or share in some way. If you do not have previous experience teaching or preaching, we will do our best to find ways for you to serve and/or share, but it will be dependent on the opportunities presented to us beyond our core training curriculum.
Even if you have no experience and do not get a lot of opportunities to serve, this can still be a life changing trip and a chance for you to learn, experience, and be impacted yourself. I also believe that if you feel led to go with us to Uganda, that God will provide ways for you to grow, serve, and share as He will have a unique way for this trip to serve you, as well as unique ways for you to serve others on this trip.
- Offer a Family Life conference in a church.
- Train missionary leaders in the LWBS curriculum.
Additionally, there may be opportunities to minister with children, preach the gospel, and share testimonies, but these opportunities may or may not make themselves available. If you have experience teaching, preaching, or testimonies about marriage, forgiveness, or church service, we can guarantee you a spot in our itinerary to teach or share in some way. If you do not have previous experience teaching or preaching, we will do our best to find ways for you to serve and/or share, but it will be dependent on the opportunities presented to us beyond our core training curriculum.
Even if you have no experience and do not get a lot of opportunities to serve, this can still be a life changing trip and a chance for you to learn, experience, and be impacted yourself. I also believe that if you feel led to go with us to Uganda, that God will provide ways for you to grow, serve, and share as He will have a unique way for this trip to serve you, as well as unique ways for you to serve others on this trip.
Additional Travel Requirements*
Uganda mandates that all travels have proof of Covid vaccination. If you do not have covid vaccination card, you must provide a negative covid test with 72 hours of your arrival in Uganda.
Additionally, all travelers are required to have a valid passport, apply for visa for Uganda, and have receive the Yellow Fever Vaccine before to flying (yellow fever is incurable).
We will help you obtain your passport, yellow fever vaccine, visa, and Covid test (if unvaccinated) if needed, but we want you to be aware ahead of time of these requirements.
Additionally, all travelers are required to have a valid passport, apply for visa for Uganda, and have receive the Yellow Fever Vaccine before to flying (yellow fever is incurable).
We will help you obtain your passport, yellow fever vaccine, visa, and Covid test (if unvaccinated) if needed, but we want you to be aware ahead of time of these requirements.
Want to join us in Uganda?
December 1st- 14th
$2,500 per person.
$2,500 per person.
Reserve your spot now by registering with a $100 deposit!
We will reach out to you with more info and follow up with you concerning all the details between now and our trip date.
A valid passport is required for this trip.
We will reach out to you with more info and follow up with you concerning all the details between now and our trip date.
A valid passport is required for this trip.