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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…
About the Author This month, we’re grateful to learn from Clint Leavitt, pastor of Midtown Presbyterian Church in Phoenix, Arizona, friend of Mission ONE, and author of Cockroaches, God, Death, and Mangoes: The True Story of Bikonzi Moise. Clint writes at the intersection of theology, culture, and everyday faith, helping the Church navigate what it…
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…
When we think about transformation, we often think in terms of what can be changed quickly. But in the communities we serve, true and lasting change looks different. It’s not instant. It’s not top-down. At Mission ONE, we’ve learned that the kind of Kingdom transformation that lasts doesn’t come from rushing in with answers. It…
This month in Kenya, something sacred happened. Our missionaries—from all across the country—gathered in one place. Many of them serve in remote, challenging areas. Some had never met each other. But for a few beautiful days, we shared the same space, broke bread together, worshipped side by side, and leaned into something that’s long been…
At Mission ONE, we believe every community deserves to be restored. Our mission is to partner with the Global Church to make communities more like the Kingdom of God. Our vision to see every community transformed is realized through meaningful relationships with same or near culture missionaries who are already doing transformational work in their…
Earlier this spring, Mission ONE Founder, Bob Schindler, and his wife, Linda, traveled to Kenya to visit our partners and local missionaries there. Part of their time was spent in Pokot—a remote district where God has been doing something remarkable since we partnered with Willy and the local community in 2000. Over the past several…
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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.