Church Planting in Uganda
Currently: Kampala in the town of Namugongo
Mission Agency
Baptist International Missions Inc.
Tax-deductible contributions for the Applegates can be sent to BIMI and marked with Account #: 1295 / Applegates
Sending Church
Pastor Aaron Snodderly
Church Phone: 615-824-0042
Tony & Kristy Applegate
West Plains, MO 65775
Stateside Contact: 417-293-0426
Meet The Applegates
The Applegates
Church Planting in Uganda
Starting in 2017 God moved in our hearts again to help start another Independent Baptist church just outside of the capital city of Kampala in the town of Namugongo. We are partnering with the Dan Dwire family, and we both are very eager to see how God will grow this new church through our two families. I will be mentoring and teaching at East Africa Baptist College located in the capital and will also be traveling throughout the country to encourage and teach Ugandan pastors. It was very difficult to leave Mbira, especially for our children who basically grew up in the village, but we are excited about the new opportunity the Lord is opening. With two other missionary families now leading in Mbira we are confident that the work there can continue for God’s glory.
About Us & History
Kristy and I began our journey to Uganda in 2002. While in Uganda for ten months we fell in love with the people and the culture, and God confirmed to us that we were to come back permanently and help missionary Keith Stensaas in the town of Masaka.
In 2005 we arrived in Masaka and for the next 6 years helped in Masaka Independent Baptist Church (MIBC). Part of my ministry included preaching, teaching in Masaka Independent Baptist College, administrating a Christian school with 30 orphan students, helping start several more churches in Masaka District, and heading up the children’s ministries of MIBC.
The G.R.A.C.E. Project
Although the Applegate family moved to Kampala in 2017, Tony has remained on the board of directors for the Grace Project. Jim Telman and his wife Michelle came to work with Tony and Kristy in 2012.
When Tony and Kristy moved to Kampala in 2017, Jim and Michelle began overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Christian nursery and primary and secondary schools. Jim is also pastoring Mbira Baptist Church. The Lord provided a new church building for Mbira Baptist Church in 2020.
As of 2024, over 500 students attend the nursery, primary, and secondary sections. Numerous students who began attending the Christian school in 2007 now attend university.
Contact Us
Sending Church: Bible Baptist Church | Pastor Aaron Snodderly | Church Phone: 615-824-0042
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417-293-0426
3790 County Road 6340
West Plains, MO 65775