BACKGROUND OF PBC MINISTRIES

Prophecy Being Fulfilled

The remarkable transformation of Kwio Akuru all miraculously started in the summer of 1976.The Holy Spirit spoke to Aunt Sarah about her 12 year old nephew, Jeffrey Vrielink, who had come from Germany to visit his American side of the family in California. She clearly heard God say that “Jeffrey will someday be a medical missionary to Africa.” There was a 46-year period of waiting before God was ready to act. During this period, the parents of the Kwio Akuru community started the Parent’s School in 2012. It operated for 8 years, until the Covid-19 lockdown closed it in 2020. Teachers were sent home without pay, and students had no educational opportunities for nearly 2 years. The parents prayed for a miracle. God heard them and, in His timing, answered their prayers. Forty-six years after the prophecy had been given to Aunt Sarah, it finally happened.

Uncle Jeff, who had graduated from medical school in 1992, took his first missionary trip to Uganda in July of 2022. He fell in love with our country and its people. It was that summer that the Hon. Dr. Betty Udongo Pacutho took a group of American missionaries, including Uncle Jeff, to visit her ancestral village of Kwio Akuru. They worshipped with and prayed for the people of the community and saw healings in Jesus’ name. Six weeks after their visit to Kwio Akuru, Uncle Jeff felt compelled by the Holy Spirit to call the Hon. Dr. Betty Udongo and asked about the needs of this community. Together, they decided to start a new school with new teachers, which Uncle Jeff named “Precious Beloved Children Christian School.”

In December of 2022, Uncle Jeff returned to Kwio Akuru as a team leader with a group of 7 medical students and Dr. Gerald Tumusiime, the Dean of Medicine from the Uganda Christian University School of Medicine in Kampala, where Uncle Jeff is a Visiting Professor of Psychiatry. In three days, the team treated over 500 people, and Dr. Gerald Tumusiime performed 3 surgical operations. It was here that Uncle Jeff forged a partnership with “Dr. George,” whom Uncle Jeff sponsors every four months to provide free medical care to the pupils of our school. With funding through True Life Bible Church they have purchased 4 acres of land for the campus of Gift of God School of Nursing and Midwifery, which they, Lord willing, plan to build in Nebbi in 2025. Initially, Uncle Jeff financed the Precious Beloved Children Christian School through his private medical practice, Veritas Psychiatry, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA. After two years, generous donors caught Uncle Jeff’s vision and started supporting the school. Students no longer have to study under the trees and get wet during the rainy season.

In 2024, a church building, a solar powered borehole, the first two school buildings, a medical clinic, and a playground were built. The community had prayed for a breakthrough. God had clearly heard their prayers and provided. True Life Bible Church of Wyoming, Michigan commissioned Uncle Jeff to be their official missionary to Uganda in April of 2024. They embraced his vision and mission for Precious Beloved Children Christian School and Ministries and have been instrumental in helping him build and grow the ministries. Uncle Jeff directs and governs all aspects of PBC Christian School and Ministries. Under his leadership, the school is growing, and our community is thriving, bringing jobs and hope to youths through our work-discipleship program. Precious Beloved Children Ministries is dedicated to providing quality education, empowering communities, and spreading the love of Christ. Through the empowerment of the Holy Spirit, Uncle Jeff’s great love for our community, and the support of many generous donors, PBC Ministries continues to transform lives in Kwio Akuru. Among his many initiatives, Uncle Jeff established the Higher Education Scholarship Fund, to help qualifying students attain their career goals beyond secondary school.

Our vision is “Empowering youths, transforming communities, and advancing the Kingdom of God through quality education, spiritual growth, and discipleship programs to shape a brighter future for the next generation. Guided by Scripture, driven by prayer, and led by the Holy Spirit, we strive to:

• Proclaim Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour.
• Demonstrate God's love through serving others.
• Build strong, supportive communities.
• Provide quality education from a Christian worldview.
• Disciple youths to become responsible leaders and citizens in our communities.
• Provide job opportunities for struggling youths.

Our purpose is to transform lives by producing vibrant and godly communities, fostering a brighter future for generations to come. Our ministry is rooted in Matthew 28:18-20 “Go and make disciples of all nations..." “Solo Deo Gloria” (Only to God be the Glory).