Stacy believes in the transformative power of love and connection, seeing her work as a calling to uplift, empower, and walk alongside individuals as they discover their identity in Christ.

Stacy is particularly drawn to the mission of Shakan Global Mission because it aligns deeply with her passion for serving and her commitment to Christian outreach. This commitment is also reflected in her long-standing involvement at Wellspring Church, where she has been a dedicated member for 20 years.

Stacy served on the Elder Board for six years, guided and mentored young people as a Youth Leader for a decade, and continues to contribute to Wellspring’s Mission Board Committee. For the past 13 years, she and her husband, Tim, have led a Life Group, fostering community and spiritual growth among its members. Throughout her leadership and ministry, Stacy remains steadfast in her mission to love God wholeheartedly and extend grace and joy to those around her.

Hannah’s natural gifting for visualizing a home from blueprints to completion became known to the community. Helping to oversee the building of a friend’s home was the beginning of other referrals. The Shakan Global Mission Guest House is the largest project she has undertaken as project manager.

In addition to building, Hannah caters food for special events. She was the perfect solution for Rosie’s first trip to Jinja in September 2019. Hannah was hired to show Rosie how to prepare food the Ugandan way and continue in good health.

Hannah was instrumental in purchasing the land and the idea of the guest house. As Project Manager for the construction of Shakan Global Mission Center, she has utilized her building knowledge and management skills to work with the engineer, foreman, and oversee teams of laborers. Hannah stands out among construction crew as the only one wearing a hard hat with a skirt!

Having raised two children as a single mother; she has overcome many hardships. She is grateful that her children received educational support to enable them to graduate from college and succeed in their careers.

Hannah is using her passion for empowering teens and families to rise above poverty and grow in Christ.

She loves working with Shakan Global Mission because of her heart to transform the lives of Ugandans for God’s glory.

After 15 years as a headmaster, he founded Rural Aid Uganda, a non-government organization (NGO) to empower vulnerable communities with education, health and improve their livelihood.

In addition to working as the Programs Coordinator for Shakan Mission Uganda, he serves as an Accredited Court Mediator for the Jinja High Court. His skills in dispute resolution and reconciliation of families are an asset as he reaches out to the community.

Nicodemus, with his vast experience, skills and connections in the NGO world, is playing an integral role in the registration and establishment of Shakan Mission Uganda.

Having come from a poor family, Nicodemus serves as a role model for the Hope that Christ has given him to rise above poverty. He loves working for Shakan Mission Uganda, “I’m passionate about serving Christ and seeing lives changed in vulnerable families.”

 Stacy believes in the transformative power of love and connection, seeing her work as a calling to uplift, empower, and walk alongside individuals as they discover their identity in Christ.

Stacy is particularly drawn to the mission of Shakan Global Mission because it aligns deeply with her passion for serving and her commitment to Christian outreach. This commitment is also reflected in her long-standing involvement at Wellspring Church, where she has been a dedicated member for 20 years.

Stacy served on the Elder Board for six years, guided and mentored young people as a Youth Leader for a decade, and continues to contribute to Wellspring’s Mission Board Committee. For the past 13 years, she and her husband, Tim, have led a Life Group, fostering community and spiritual growth among its members. Throughout her leadership and ministry, Stacy remains steadfast in her mission to love God wholeheartedly and extend grace and joy to those around her.

Growing up in Uganda with Ubuntu Culture, Lynda has been involved in several formal and informal causes educating underprivileged families affected by HIV/AIDS, war, and poverty.

It is a privilege and honor to be part of Shakan Global vision and efforts to cause transformation through the word of God and grassroots economic empowerment in Uganda.

Lynda runs Praxis HomeCare, is a Genetic Navigator and a Parent listener with PATH CT and sits on the advisory board of the Newborn Screening Family Advisory Group of Connecticut Children’s Hospital.

 His passion for flying helicopters shined through as he served as the Chief Pilot for the United States Surgical Corporation and Chief Pilot/Manager for WI Clark in Wallingford.

Bob also has over 20 years of management experience through his positions at Ryder Truck Leasing, Lease Way Transportation and Lend lease.

Bob currently volunteers as the Treasurer of a Hidden Valley Homeowners Association in Meriden, CT and has participated in medical missions in Haiti.

Serving God through Shakan Global Mission is a way that Bob desires to help those with life’s needs in Jinja, Uganda.

Following her early retirement in 2014, Rosie stepped more fully into ministry work, founding Oils of Shakan, LLC. Through this work, she developed and taught aromatherapy from a biblical perspective, blending practical care with spiritual encouragement in a way that was uniquely her own.

Rosie’s first trip to Jinja, Uganda in 2019 became a defining moment. During that visit, she trained over 100 women from local community savings groups to create mosquito repellent as a means of preventing malaria. More than that, she witnessed firsthand the resilience, sacrifice, and hope of the women she met. That experience stirred something deeper, leading to the founding of AWEC (Arise Women Empowerment Center – Africa) and ultimately shaping the vision for what would become Shakan Global Mission.

In obedience to the Lord’s leading, Rosie went on to purchase land in Uganda for the Shakan Global Mission Center, laying the foundation for a ministry focused on spiritual growth, education, economic empowerment, and holistic health. She officially founded Shakan Global Mission LLC in the United States in February 2022 and later became Co-Founder of Shakan Mission Uganda, creating a bridge between cultures and a sustainable model for serving vulnerable communities.

Rosie’s leadership was rooted in prayer and guided by her unwavering commitment to Christ. She lived out the words of Matthew 28:10, encouraging others to go, to serve, and to trust God fully. Through her faith and obedience, countless lives were impacted, particularly in Jinja, Uganda, where her presence and vision helped strengthen families and communities.

On February 26, 2026, Rosie went home to be with the Lord following a tragic and unexpected car accident. While her passing has left a deep void, her legacy continues through the mission she faithfully built. She was not only a leader, but also a friend, mentor, and sister in Christ to many.

Rosie’s life was a testament to what it looks like to follow God’s calling with courage and humility. The work she began continues, carried forward by those who were inspired by her faith, her love for others, and her unwavering belief that lives can be transformed through Christ.

“Thanks be to God, who leads us in triumph in Christ, and through us diffuses the fragrance of His knowledge in every place.”
— 2 Corinthians 2:14

Hannah’s natural gifting for visualizing a home from blueprints to completion became known to the community. Helping to oversee the building of a friend’s home was the beginning of other referrals. The Shakan Global Mission Guest House is the largest project she has undertaken as project manager.

In addition to building, Hannah caters food for special events. She was the perfect solution for Rosie’s first trip to Jinja in September 2019. Hannah was hired to show Rosie how to prepare food the Ugandan way and continue in good health.

Hannah was instrumental in purchasing the land and the idea of the guest house. As Project Manager for the construction of Shakan Global Mission Center, she has utilized her building knowledge and management skills to work with the engineer, foreman, and oversee teams of laborers. Hannah stands out among construction crew as the only one wearing a hard hat with a skirt!

Having raised two children as a single mother; she has overcome many hardships. She is grateful that her children received educational support to enable them to graduate from college and succeed in their careers.

Hannah is using her passion for empowering teens and families to rise above poverty and grow in Christ.

She loves working with Shakan Global Mission because of her heart to transform the lives of Ugandans for God’s glory.

In September 2019, Mariam took a bold leap of faith as a single mother of 3 children. She resigned from her position as a banker and followed God’s call for full time ministry.   A mutual friend introduced Mariam to Rosie at this time.

Since the Fall of 2019, there has been exponential growth of women who joined 5 different savings groups that Mariam oversees.

She keeps active with various projects all aimed at empowering women.  These include group businesses to make books, bricks, and to provide catering services. Mariam has taken the first steps toward providing Microloans by becoming a registered SACCO (Savings And Credit Cooperative).

Small beginnings blossomed into Arise Women Empowerment Center-Africa (AWEC), a Non-Profit Organization (NGO) in 2021.

AWEC has provided a platform for teams of short-term mission workers to come to the Shakan Global Mission Guest House to serve women, children, and families.

Together, AWEC and Shakan Global continue to be God’s vessels for cultivating thriving households and communities.

Through a book that a friend gave him, this Scripture ignited a fire within Robert, “Therefore keep watch, because you do not know on what day your Lord will come.” (Matt 24:42).

He began to fervently read the Bible, started a fellowship in his high school, and stepped into his pastoral calling at the age of 20.

Pastor Robert has 15 years of preaching, teaching bible studies, sharing Jesus in the marketplace, and organizing crusades under his belt.

He is a mighty prayer warrior, who can pray all night and still be energized the next day by the supernatural grace of God!

Pastor Robert is currently the Pastor of Divine Intimacy Ministries in Jinja as well as the Pastor of Arise Women Empowerment Center – Africa (AWEC).

He has prayed over the property and construction on several occasions and led group intercession. Shakan Global Mission is blessed to have this man of God as a Spiritual Advisor and board member that represents the Jinja Community.