In the heart of Northern Uganda, a new vision is taking shape—a place where faith, discipleship, and mission training will come together to equip the next generation of leaders. Emmanuel International Uganda (EIUganda) is embarking on an ambitious yet essential project: the transformation of the Pader Restoration Resource Centre (PRRC) into the Shalom for Every Nation Discipleship (SEND) Centre.
A Legacy of Hope and a Need for Restoration
Originally built in 2007 during the Lord’s Resistance Army insurgency, the PRRC was meant to serve as a night commuter’s shelter for children seeking refuge from abduction. However, due to government policy changes, it was repurposed into a centre for Emmanuel International’s operations and a place of worship for the Pader Town Church of Uganda. Over the years, the facility has deteriorated, with structural assessments revealing significant issues, such as sinking foundations and buildings needing urgent repairs.
The Vision: SEND Centre
The SEND Centre will not just be a renovation but a transformation. Our goal is to establish a fully functional discipleship and mission training campus. The new facilities will include:
- A classroom for theological and mission training
- Male and female dormitories for students
- A residence for visiting trainers and facilitators
- A kitchen and secure parking area
- Separate male and female latrine blocks
This centre will provide much-needed pastoral training, discipleship programs, and cross-cultural mission preparation. To our knowledge, there is no such training facility in all of Northern Uganda dedicated to equipping local churches and missionaries.
Training for Impact
Our short-term goal is to train 60 pastors within the first three years and send out at least 20 missionaries in the first five years. Additionally, the SEND Centre will continue to host vital programs like GROW training, child discipleship initiatives, and mission mobilization workshops. The impact of this work will extend beyond Pader, reaching communities across Uganda and beyond.
Funding and Next Steps
The estimated cost for the project is a minimum of $100,000 CAD+
, with funds being raised through multiple sources, including generous donors. While some initial funds have been pledged, much more is needed to move forward with geotechnical surveys, drainage repairs, and the subsequent phases of renovation and construction.
Join Us in Making This Vision a Reality
We believe that this initiative has the power to transform lives, strengthen churches, and equip believers to spread the Gospel to the unreached. We invite you to partner with us—whether through prayer, financial support, or by spreading the word about this transformative project.
To support the SEND Centre, please contact us Click this link.
Together, we can build a centre that will raise up disciples and missionaries for generations to come!
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