Lisa Fish

I was called to be a missionary in my teens, and the Lord led me to Bible school in Colorado (Ravencrest Chalet, Torchbearers International) and to earn my university degree at Asbury University (Kentucky). I’d been on a few summer missions trips as a teen, and I was privileged to go to Kenya with a team led by Professor Roy Lauter—former chairman of WGM’s Board of Directors—during my time at Asbury. The Lord used our interaction with World Gospel Mission missionaries across Kenya to lead me into full-time ministry with WGM.

I have now served with WGM as a teacher and youth leader in a variety of locations, including Bolivia (1990–2002); Uganda (2003–2014); and briefly in Argentina (2015), helping to train Latin American missionaries in conversational English. In 2016 to 2017, I served with Texas/Mexico Border Ministries as the interim director of Taylor Christian School in McAllen, Texas. I am now returning to Uganda to teach at Heritage International School, work in youth ministries, and help in other areas as the Lord leads.

When I first went to Uganda, I was asked to help further develop youth ministries in the national church—Africa Gospel Church Uganda—and at Heritage. Today, those ministries have grown and are impacting Uganda and the world for Christ. Over the past few years, I’ve held a number of positions and titles. Through training and experience, I can teach, lead, serve, mentor, develop, or support ministries through various forms of education. I’ve learned more about letting Jesus lead me and following Him faithfully.

As I return to Uganda, I know He will be using me in the classroom but also personally in the lives of our students and their families. I’m also praying for Him to use me in our international community, whether that is hosting Bible studies, discipling university students, or teaching English to refugees. Please pray with me that I will follow Jesus faithfully and in wisdom as He opens doors and grows His kingdom.