Now That We're A Family 457: Raising 14 Children In Uganda // Sarah Jantzen
Dec 30, 2025
Sarah Jantzen is a dedicated Christian missionary and caregiver in Uganda, managing a household of 14 children while serving her community through various ministries. She shares her journey of raising these kids, many of whom were rescued from dire situations. Sarah discusses the challenges of parenting boys from trauma, local resistance to her work, and her faith-driven approach to overcoming adversity. With plans for a shelter and school feeding program, her commitment to child protection and education shines through in her inspiring story.
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One-Year Mission Became A Lifelong Calling
- Sarah came to Uganda for one year to help a family with homeschooling and girls' Bible studies.
- That one-year commitment grew into a long-term calling as she stayed and adopted children.
Opposition Shaped Her Approach
- Moving into a Muslim village brought spiritual opposition including a nearby witch doctor's shrine and mosque.
- Sarah contrasts handouts with 'hand ups' to encourage sustainable local change.
How 14 Children Joined Her Household
- Sarah currently cares for 14 permanent children with a history of around 40 children in total.
- Children arrived via police reports, missing-child cases, adoption, fostering, and tracing efforts.