Mission Statement

The Fellowship of Christian Unions (FOCUS) Uganda exists to evangelize and disciple students and graduates from Universities and Colleges into mature Christians and support them to impact society.

• A Student led movement
• An Evangelical movement
• An Indigenous movement
• An Interdenominational movement

FOCUS Doctrinal Basis of Faith

This consists of the fundamental truths of Christianity as contained in the Holy Bible. They are:

• The unity of the Father, Son and the Holy Spirit in the God head.
• The sovereignty of God in creation, revelation, redemption, and final judgement.
• The divine inspiration and entire trustworthiness of the Bible as originally given and its supreme authority in all matters of the faith and conduct.
• The Universal sinfulness and guilt of all men and women since the fall, rendering them subject to God's wrath and condemnation without respect or discrimination of persons on account of colour, race, nation, social position or otherwise.
• Redemption from the guilt, penalty, dominion, and pollution of sin solely through the sacrificial death of Jesus Christ (as our representative and substitute) the incarnate Son of God the Father
• The bodily resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ from the dead, and His ascension to the right hand of God the Father
• The justification of a sinner by the grace of God through faith in Jesus Christ alone.
• The presence and power of the Holy Spirit in the believer.
• The expectation of the return of the Lord Jesus Christ.
• The one holy and Universal church to which all true believers belong and the unity of all believers in Christ.

FOCUS Staff and Students

FOCUS staff work to encourage student initiative and enable students to reach other students with the gospel. This is done through training, mentoring and discipling student leaders and fostering student links across the country and the world.

FOCUS staff join hands with FOCUS Associate Trainers' Teams (FATT) and STEM staff in reaching students. FAT Teams are groups of professionals in a district who volunteer to train students. The STEM volunteer programme enlists young graduates who set aside one year to work with students on campuses full time. STEM stands for Short Term Experience in Ministry.

These are former members of the CUs and other Christian professionals who meet to share God's Word and discuss contemporary issues. Associates are strategically positioned as they can introduce Christ to their Colleagues in their offices and neighborhoods and support student work. They have monthly meetings in most of the major towns in the country.

Professional Groups

As a way to strengthen Christian witness in the market place, FOCUS facilitates the formation of professional groups. In existence are: The Uganda Christian Medical Fellowship (UCMF), the Uganda Christian Lawyers' Fellowship (UCLF), Uganda Christian Teachers' Association (UCTA), and the Fellowship of Ugandan Statisticians (FUS).

FOCUS national office is located near Kalerwe off Gayaza road in Kampala and the regional offices are in Arua, Lira, Mbale, and Mbarara.

Training and Camping Centre

A magnificent 17-Acre Training and Camping Centre is set in Gerenge (Bulega) near Garuga Golf Club of Entebbe road. It offers a serene atmosphere for conferences, retreats and training. Being on the shores of Lake Victoria makes it ideal for fun and camping.

Besides and excellent reference library at the head office, each region has a well stocked Book Centre where you can get music tapes, Christian literature for study, research and spiritual nourishment, stationary, cards and gift items at affordable prices. All CUs and Associate Fellowships are helped stock a lending library. FOCUS produces bible study guides and other training materials.

Membership

Membership is open to all born again Christian students and graduates of tertiary institutions. Associates can fill in membership forms from an FOCUS office and pay a subscription fee of 5,000/= per annum. Subscription fees can be paid through your local group or brought directly to any of the FOCUS offices.