Our Story
A journey of faith,
hope, and
transformation.
Founded in Faith
"The smallest seed grows into the greatest tree. That is our story."— Rogers Talemwa, Founder
Sinapi is the Greek New Testament word used for Mustard Seed & Plant.
Sinapi Africa was founded on the belief that God uses small beginnings to bring lasting transformation. Inspired by the biblical parable of the mustard seed, Sinapi reflects how faith, when planted in love and obedience, can grow into restoration, purpose, and hope.
Founded in Uganda by Pastor Rogers Talemwa, Sinapi has grown into a holistic ministry serving individuals and communities through the gospel, education, and holistic compassionate care. Today, we serve 289 children across multiple programs and due to the magnitude of the need in our communities, the numbers we serve are increasingly growing.
When a child learns to read, to think critically, to know their potential and worth in Christ — entire generational cycles are broken, communities are healed and destinies are unlocked for the glory of God.
A Bond Forged in Faith
Rogers and Micah:
Nearly 20 years of partnership.
Rogers Talemwa and Micah Stateson have been brothers in faith since childhood. Their friendship, rooted in 2007, has grown into a powerful partnership in God's mission to transform lives in Uganda.
From that first day of friendship to now, their shared commitment to Christ and to the children of Sinapi Africa remains unwavering. This is not a donor-recipient relationship — it is a covenant partnership between two men who believe that God uses small seeds to grow great forests.
June 2007
The beginning of a lifelong partnership
One Ministry, Two Names
Sinapi Outreach Ministries based in Africa, Uganda is the founding ministry, where our work, programs, and community impact is. To support this mission globally, we established Sinapi Africa in the United States as our international partnership and donor arm. Although the names differ by region, we operate as one unified organization with one mission, one leadership vision, and one shared commitment to raising generations of Christ-centered citizens across Africa. Together, we function as a single ministry family — rooted in Uganda, strengthened by global partners, and united in purpose.
Mission
"To sow into vulnerable lives with the resources they need to live fruitfully and transform their communities for the glory of God."
Vision
"Raising generations of Christ-centered citizens, driven by love to serve God's purpose through their time, talents, and treasures."
Tagline
"Raising generations of Christ-centered citizens"
Our Foundation Scripture
"Though it is the smallest of all seeds, yet when it grows, it is the largest of garden plants."— Matthew 13:32
What We Stand For
Our Core Values
Christ-Centered
Jesus is the foundation of our message, methods, and mission. Everything we do flows from the love of Christ.
Love in Action
We demonstrate God's love through tangible service, compassion, and relational care in every community.
Stewardship
We manage resources, opportunities, and influence with integrity, accountability, and radical transparency.
Transformation
We pursue lasting change that nurtures spiritual growth, dignity, and purposeful living for every person we serve.
Leadership
The People Behind
The Mission
Select a person to read their full story.
Rogers Talemwa
Kampala, Uganda
Raised as an orphan through Buyamba, Rogers founded Sinapi after experiencing firsthand the transformative power of sponsorship.
Micah Stateson
Fort Worth, TX · USA
Friends with Rogers since 2007, Micah leads Sinapi's international presence, connecting supporters in the US with the work on the ground in Uganda.
Kabaka Mordecai
Mubende, Uganda
The only student from his village to reach university, Mordecai founded Mustard Seed Primary School at age 23 — under a large tree in his own compound.
Deep Dive
Why Mubende?
Discover the strategic case for our presence in Mubende — including the spiritual significance of two very different trees, the geography, the poverty cycle, and why this district is fertile ground for Kingdom transformation.
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