Long Range Plans

The long range plan for the center is that it will be a source of enrichment and economic development for the community by introducing theater, musical arts, and community development.

We want to introduce the performing arts, sculpture, painting, and the sciences to the Bush villages of Uganda! When I showed our contractor the plans for the theater, he was confused. He said he'd never seen such a thing. Drama, ballet and theater are not well known in this part of Uganda. 

We believe that both our young people at the center and the local village people will benefit in many ways by seeing and participating in new forms of expression and culture.

The Children's Center will also have microscopes, telescopes and the digital technology to help children explore and understand God's universe. 

In addition, vocational skills training will be an integral part of the the work of the Center. The students will be taught by the missionary teacher/parents under a homeschooling model based in self-paced, individualized instruction, hands on learning, tutoring, peer learning and small group activities. They will learn to build and maintain homes, vehicles and other trade skills as part of their contribution to the upkeep of the center. Additional opportunities will be afforded them as they express interest and commitment.

It goes without saying that everything we do must be bathed in prayer and based in God's Rhema Word. Bible training will be given top priority in all our instructional programs.

Those who feel God has called them to higher education will receive the help they need  for a university track education as well. We want to encourage every one of them to become strong men and women of God who face their future with an open mind and a "can do" attitude ... people sent out into the world with the words "for with God nothing shall be impossible" engraved on their hearts. 

The Golokwara Children's Center will become a model for others to follow as we build effective centers, not only for raising the throw-aways of society, but for impacting the nations with the love and power of Christ.

Golokwara is a village of 2000 hidden in the bush of the Amuria District in North Eastern Uganda. It is home to the Teso people, once prosperous cattle ranchers. Some of the best military leaders, authors, medical doctors and preachers have come from the Teso tribe. It is said that at one time there were great men of God among the Tesos who raised the dead and walked on water.

That all changed with war, insurrection and the HIV crises. To make matters worse the Karamajong from the North began to secure large caches of weapons and use them to kill and rustle cattle from Teso. The Teso people increasingly resorted to witchcraft to fight back. This only opened the door to increased demonic activity and further oppression. You'll find many families who had their children kidnapped or killed during the insurrections never to be heard from again. Several mass graves and the severe economic depression attest to the destruction in Teso land. People here have all but lost hope.

We believe, however, that God has heard their cry and is already doing miracles. Many are turning away from witchcraft and embracing Christ. They have begun to pray that He would heal their land. We're seeing a renewed desire to seek Him and to trust Him for change. 

In 2015 we received a prophetic word about the Golokwara Children's Center and now, 10 years later, it is being fulfilled. It is an important part of what God is doing to bring change and rescue a generation. We're excited to see Him work and would love to have you join us through your prayers and donations, and who knows ... maybe you'll be one of the ones to go as well ... and partner with us as we raise movers and shakers for a new day in Africa, and around the world!!