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Apostle Fred Bongomin: A Journey of Faith and Resilience
Apostle Fred Bongomin was born to Christine Arach, daughter of Oyul Saul from the Palema clan in Lamogi sub-county, Palema parish, Amuru District. His early life was filled with challenges. His birth year, date, and month were unknown because his mother forgot them. Growing up, Fred believed the father of his siblings was his own, but he later heard rumors suggesting otherwise. This caused him much distress, especially after the man he thought was his father died when Fred was only three years old.
Fred’s mother struggled to provide for him and his siblings. Living in the village, they relied on digging (farming) for survival, often working in other people’s gardens for food. They faced extreme poverty, lacking basic necessities like clothing and proper bedding. Despite these hardships, Fred showed academic promise, excelling in his early years at Keyo Primary School.
However, life took a turn when Fred contracted leprosy, making it difficult for him to walk during the dry season. His mother’s health also deteriorated, suffering from ulcers, blood pressure, and mental health issues. As the eldest at home, Fred took on significant responsibilities, which affected his school performance.
In 2007, Fred completed primary school with good grades. He joined secondary school but could only attend for one term due to financial constraints. Forced to return to the village, he joined a bad crowd and fell into smoking and drinking. For seven years, Fred was out of school, thinking his education had no future.
Fred’s life changed when he encountered a Born Again Christian community in 2012. Their love and support led him to become born again in a Baptist church. Determined to continue his education, Fred joined Nakavule College in Iganga District but faced continuous financial struggles. Despite these setbacks, he persevered, eventually completing his secondary education in 2016 under challenging conditions.
Fred’s faith grew stronger, and he felt a calling to serve God. He began doing simple labor jobs to support himself and other children in need. Over time, this small effort grew into Christ Power Ministries (CPM), a non-profit charity and community-based organization located in Nabidogha, Iganga Municipality, Eastern Uganda. Through CPM, Fred aims to make a positive impact, providing support and hope to those facing difficulties similar to those he experienced.