Masaka Missions - March 2026

Executive Summary

From 8th to 13th of March 2026, One Reason Mission and Scripture Union conducted extensive outreach program across schools and prison facilities, reaching a total of 29,713 individuals, including 5,882 youths, 22,959 children, and 872 adults. Through dedicated efforts, strategic partnerships, and the support of prayers, the ministry recorded a remarkable 17,551 salvations, with 17,233 from schools and 318 from prisons. Despite not reaching all targeted institutions, the impact achieved demonstrates significant progress in advancing the mission of spreading the message of salvation and hope through Jesus Christ.

This report outlines the objectives, strategies employed, and key outcomes of the outreach activities.

Overview

In the course of 5 days our dedicated team of 15 Volunteers embarked on a school and prison ministry where our target was 120 schools and 12 prison facilities but managed to reach 88 schools and 5 prison facilities and through the out-reach efforts, we were able to reach out to 29,713 individuals winning over 17,551 souls to Christ.

Mission Objectives

• To proclaim the message of salvation and hope through Jesus Christ to diverse audiences.

• To provide spiritual and moral guidance and support to both students and inmates, fostering personal transformation and growth.

  
  

Strategies employed

• Partnered with the Scripture Union Masaka Region to enhance outreach coverage and

  effectiveness.

• Collaborated with prison staff to ensure smooth coordination, access, and the building of trust within correctional facilities.

• Utilized personal testimonies to connect with audiences, ensuring that the message was

  relatable, impactful, and contextually relevant.

• Preached the Word of God in receptive environments through close collaboration with the Church of Uganda in the region.

• Encouraged new converts in schools to embrace spiritual growth through the GROW

  model: Go to church, Read the Bible, Obey the Word of God, and Witness to others.

• Promoted participation in Scripture Union clubs among students and pupils to support ongoing discipleship and personal spiritual development.

• Mobilisation efforts also included circulating missional posters, messages and direct calls to potential partners and volunteers.

The missional team

The missional team comprised of mainly volunteers from One Reason Mission (ORM) and

Scripture Union Uganda (SU), the team from ORM was led by Pr. Phillip Egesa, and the SU team coordinated by Imaculate Kyakwita (Co-Ordinator SU Masaka Region) assisted by Mr. Patrick Kizito SU HQ -Family office.

Missioners heading out to the missional grounds

Missional Activities

This section outlines the key outreach activities carried out during the mission period, highlighting the various approaches used to reach communities and share the message of salvation and hope in the areas of Masaka and Sembabule.

1. Street preaching

Street engagements involved direct, one-on-one interactions with individuals in public spaces. Missioners approached people personally, shared a brief and impactful Gospel message, and invited them to accept Jesus Christ as their personal Lord and Saviour.

This approach created immediate and meaningful connections, allowing the message to be

communicated in a relatable and personal manner. As a result, the outreach yielded positive

responses in several locations, with many individuals openly receiving the message and responding in faith.

2. Counselling and personal ministry

Volunteers provided one-on-one counselling and personal ministry to individuals facing emotional struggles, family challenges, and spiritual concerns. These engagements created a safe and supportive environment for individuals to open up and receive guidance grounded in the Word of God. Through these personalized interactions, deeper connections were established, leading to meaningful transformation and a lasting impact beyond the initial evangelistic outreach.

3. Congregational Church preaching

Missioners were invited to preach in churches, ministering to both children and adults within local congregations. These sessions were primarily organized in collaboration with the clergy of the host church communities. Through these gatherings, the Gospel message was delivered to larger audiences, creating opportunities for collective worship, teaching, and spiritual renewal.

4. Classroom engagements

Mission volunteers engaged learners directly within their respective classrooms, rather than

gathering them in a common space. This approach allowed the message to be tailored to specific age groups, making it more relevant, interactive, and impactful for each class. While highly effective in delivering age-appropriate teaching, this method was time-consuming

and physically demanding, as missioners were required to move from one classroom to another across multiple sessions.

5. Assembly engagements

Learners and inmates were gathered in open spaces or meeting halls where outreach sessions were conducted. These sessions typically began with warm and engaging introductions, often incorporating brief interactive questions to capture attention and create a welcoming atmosphere.

Prison engagement at Ssembabule prison facility

Life skills session at a secondary school

This approach proved to be the most commonly used approach in both school and prison settings, as it enabled the ministry to reach larger groups efficiently while delivering a unified and impactful message.

Conclusion

The mission was a great success, made possible by the dedication of the team and the invaluable support of our partners. To enhance future missions, there is a need to increase the mission team size to expand outreach and improve efficiency. Incorporating life skills training will add value by equipping individuals for personal development alongside spiritual growth.

Additionally, strengthening collaboration with local churches will ensure effective follow-up,

discipleship, and long-term impact of the mission. We remain deeply grateful for the continued partnership in advancing the Gospel and impacting lives across communities.

Philippians 1: 3-6: I thank my God every time I remember you. In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, being confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.