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Wells for Drinking Water Repaired

image of well pouring out water

During our recent mission trip to the Rakai region of Uganda, we witnessed firsthand the critical need for clean drinking water in local communities. Located in a semi-arid area, Rakai is facing a severe water crisis, with less than 25% of residents having reliable access to safe water, according to government sources. Unfortunately, most of the wells we inspected were …

Co-workers Provide Desks for School

Students sitting at new desks given by supporters of Friends of Nexus Seminary

Co-workers of Alison Butler generously contributed to support her mission trip with Friends of Nexus Seminary. During her visit to Pastor Israel’s school in Gomba, Alison witnessed the children using rustic desks that were in desperate need of replacement. To address this issue, Engineer Moses designed a new set of desks, which were then built and he delivered to the …

Friends of Nexus In Action

Apostle Edward on new motorcycle donated by Friends of Nexus Seminary

Thanks to the generous contributions from Friends of Nexus, Apostle Edward now has a vital motorcycle that will greatly enhance his ability to serve. As a committed tutor for Nexus Seminary classes, Edward travels throughout the country to meet with his students, and this motorcycle will allow him to do so more efficiently. By saving precious time and resources, he …

Jan-Feb 2025 Mission Trip

People at Bible Summit in Uganda

From January 20 to February 6, 2025, we embarked on a transformative mission trip with a dedicated team of five, including three inspiring first-time travelers. Together, we focused on teaching, sharing experiences, reconnecting with old friends, and forging new relationships. Our newcomers—Shelly Peters, a compassionate mental health nurse practitioner; Bill Lowther, a seasoned retired contractor and devoted lay leader in …

May 2024. Another round of teaching completed.

Graduation Class

We accomplished all we set out to do. We taught and preached in Mokono, Seeta City, Kampala, Wampeweo, Kalanaglo, Dokolo, Mbale, Kikyusa, and Rakai — with some extra meetings with an MP from Zambia (whom BJ met on the plane to Addis Ababa), and a few Bishops. Our friend, Bishop Sam, is now actually leading the “Independent Gospel” churches in …

Ultrasound Provided to Local Clinic

BJ Norrix with Dr. Ibanda and newly donated ultrasound
Ultrasound system donated to Dr. Ibanda Moses

Friends of Nexus raised over $14000 that provided Dr. Ibanda Moses at his rural clinic with a portable ultrasound machine. This tool will improve prenatal care for many mothers in remote areas and positively impact mother and infant mortality rates.

UPDATE: The UltraSound machine is working perfectly, and both Moses and Monica have now been trained in its use. Here is a list of ways it helped last Saturday. Moses sent this report: “I wanted to inform you that the UltraSound machine started working today without any complications. We were able to work on 6 expecting mothers and their progress was normal and those with Diabetes and Hypertension were 4. I wanted to let you know about that progress and we cant thank you enough. May God richly bless you.

Nexus Core Program

Tutor working with students from Nexus Seminary

Empowering Rural Pastors and Their Congregations Friends of Nexus Seminary – Uganda  is dedicated to providing religious education to local pastors in rural areas who often have no formal theological training. We focus on bringing high-quality courses to villages and communities that are too often neglected by traditional educational institutions. Our tutors are carefully selected from within these communities, so …

About Friends of Nexus Seminary

A graduation event for Nexus Seminary - Uganda

At Friends of Nexus Seminary – Uganda, we are dedicated to helping rural pastors in Uganda and Kenya make positive changes in their communities. Since we are a 501C3 nonprofit organization, all of our efforts are focused on using the funds we receive to the best of our abilities. Our goal is to empower these leaders to make a significant …

Medical Clinics

Dr. with Ultrasound machine

Healing and Helping At Friends of Nexus Seminary – Uganda, we are dedicated to improving the quality of healthcare in Uganda. We strongly believe that all babies should have a fair chance at a healthy start to life. It is unacceptable that so many infants die before their first birthday in Uganda due to lack of access to proper medical …