Mavuno Ministries

Our Story

What does Mavuno Mean?

Mavuno in Swahili means, "the harvest ".

Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few;

Matthew 9:37

About Us

Mavuno Beginnings

Mavuno Christian Ministries began in 2013 with a small pre-school of 29 students. We met in a church with the permission of the pastor with just two teachers. The “baby” class was headed by teacher Joyce and the middle and top class was headed by missionary Bobbi. Every year another class was added to the school and at this time we have over 200 students from pre-school to seventh grade (P-7).

In 2013 Mavuno Christian Ministries purchased 21/2 acres of land. We began Mavuno Christian Fellowship January 11, 2015. We also moved the school to the property. The church purchased two large white tents (thanks to generous gifts from the US) where we met for church. The school met also in the tents and outdoors.

Through a very generous donation we were able to build a church building. We also were able to build one block of classrooms. Younger students met in the classrooms and older students met in the church.

In 2016 we realized the need for more classrooms and again we received a generous donation and another block of classrooms was built. And the school kept growing.

At this time we have the church, three blocks of classrooms, an office for the head teacher, a small library and a lunch room and kitchen. God has indeed been very good!

We have graduated two classes of our beginning students from P-7 and they are attending high schools in this area.

Statement of Faith

We believe God is the Creator and Ruler of the universe. He has eternally existed in three persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. These three are co-equal and are one God. We believe Jesus Christ, the Son of God came to the earth as fully human and fully God, and sacrificed Himself by the death of the cross, and was raised from the dead three days later.

Meet the team

President/CEO

Philip McQueen

When Philip traveled to Uganda for the first time back in 1998, the Lord planted a seed in his heart to help support orphans and women in the city of Tororo. Philip was born and raised in Gainesville, Georgia and resides there now. Philip has been a part of multiple churches; his positions include: Worship Pastor, Children's Pastor and Adult Pastor

Senior Pastor Mavuno Christian Fellowship/ Director Mavuno Christian School

Wanyonyi Ronald

Pastor Ronald servers as the senior pastor at Mavuno Christian Fellowship, leading a team comprised of three associate pastors and various church leaders.He is responsible for overseeing the various projects within Mavuno Christian Fellowship. Additionally , alongside his wife who also serves as the women's leader, they are blessed with two sons.

Missionary

Bobbi Brown

Bobbi first came to Uganda with her husband Bob in 2004. They served together as church planters with the International Mission Board of the Southern Baptist.

In 2010, while in the US Bob passed away. In 2012 Bobbi returned to Uganda as the missionary for Mavuno Ministries. She leads Bible studies for women and youth as well as leading the youth choir. She is also one of the founders of Mavuno Christian School and the chaplain for P-3 through P-7.