Mission ONE Team
When people ask how Mission ONE works, the answer isn’t just a list of programs. It’s a model built around partnering with local leaders. At Mission ONE, we believe the gospel moves most effectively through people who already understand the culture, language, and needs of their communities. That’s why our work centers on supporting same-culture…
In two different communities in Kenya, sewing ministries are growing. What began as spaces for women to learn tailoring and earn income are now expanding to include men. This is a response to what leaders are seeing right in front of them. This is what it looks like when we listen. At Mission ONE, we…
In Kiryandongo refugee settlement in Uganda, there is a pastor named Thomas. He didn’t begin with chickens. He began with people. Much of his time is spent walking alongside families in the camp. He listens to their stories, prays with them, teaches from Scripture, and sits with them through challenges that don’t have easy answers….
Across different refugee settlements in Uganda, the situations vary, but some things are the same. The leaders there are already serving. They’re pastoring, discipling, and showing up for people day after day. At the same time, they’re also trying to provide for their own families in places where work is limited and resources don’t always…
For many missionaries, ministry and daily life are closely connected. The same leaders who are planting churches, discipling new believers, and caring for their communities are also thinking about how to provide for their own families. Across Africa and Asia, the leaders Mission ONE partners with are serving their communities every day. They plant churches,…
This year’s Women’s Brunch brought together 45 women to celebrate and support women in missions. It was a meaningful morning centered on partnership and faithfulness as we reflected on the work God is growing through leaders like Pastor Dewi (name changed for safety). We were honored to have Jackie Parks serve as our emcee. Jackie…
In Exodus 17, the people of Israel are in battle against the Amalekites. While Joshua leads the army in the valley, Moses stands on a hill overlooking the fight, holding the staff of God in his hands. As long as his hands are raised, Israel prevails. But when his arms grow tired and begin to…
This month, we’re excited to bring you insight from Mission ONE President, Olivia Mulerwa. In a recent conversation on the Inspired by Their Stories Podcast, Olivia reflected on her experiences leading the organization in partnering with local leaders and communities across Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. This podcast is created by the Pulte Family…
In communities facing constant instability, the way forward isn’t always clear—but faithful relationships and long-term investment make all the difference. At Mission ONE, we’ve been walking alongside same or near culture missionaries since 1991, learning that lasting transformation happens when the gospel intersects with deep trust and adaptability. Learning from Pastor Pious Pastor Pious serves…
Alongside the impact of transformed lives, churches planted, and thriving communities, there’s another story unfolding: legacy. The kind of legacy that spans generations and is rooted in faithfulness. At Mission ONE, legacy isn’t about looking back at our own story. It’s about celebrating the lives and ministries of our partners around the world—those who are…
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3 Ways to Honor God on Your Next Mission Trip
We're sharing three things you should consider before you organize or participate in an international mission trip, seek to do work in the multicultural neighborhood in your own city, or embark on any cross-cultural partnership.