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What does it take to serve faithfully for more than 30 years? Ask the pastors of National Evangelical Outreach (NEO) in Kenya. Several began serving in the early 1990s and are still planting churches, discipling believers, mentoring pastors, and serving their communities today. But faithfulness doesn’t make daily needs disappear. Families still need food. Children…
“I started Mission ONE in 1991 with a seed that God planted in my heart during my first trip to Kenya—to come alongside the emerging Church in the non-Western world to spread the Gospel of Christ. At that time, I had a profound sense of God’s calling, but had no idea what was ahead. Now,…
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 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…
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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.