Why We're Different

We have been a pioneer and recognized leader in mission partnerships with indigenous ministries since 1943.

We identify indigenous Christian leaders and partner with them to advance God's Kingdom in the least Christian regions of the world. our partners are local Christians who have a visionary passion to share God's love with their own people.

They speak the language, understand the culture, and live at the same economic level as the people they serve.

We go far beyond providing just financial resources. We focus on capacity building that helps our partners become successful, sustainable organizations that are transforming their nations for Christ.

We respect the vision of our partners. We believe in accountability without control and are committed to what we call “Servant Partnership.” (See Our Covenant of Partnership).

Our key strategy is holistic witness, reaching out to the “whole” person - their physical, relational, and spiritual needs.

Holistic witness acknowledges that spiritual need and physical need are symptoms of the same problem, and remedied by the same solution: the transforming power of the Gospel and its Kingdom values. Holistic witness takes place whenever Christians care for the needs of others as an expression of God's love. Providing medical care, clean water, disaster relief, agricultural development, and other compassionate assistance demonstrates the love of God and leads to the start of new churches.