More Like the Kingdom
At Mission ONE, we listen to those in need and respond by sustaining communities through the local church. We want to take a moment to explain how and why we do just that. Before we start projects, we first develop trusted and long-term relationships with local leaders and organizations who are already serving those around…
In India, there are many barriers to receiving an education. Some don’t have access to schools in their regions, while others don’t have the financial means to attend. Other children are forced to work at a young age in order to provide for their families or help their parents look after their siblings. For young…
My name is Bikonzi, and I am the Coordinator of Strategic Projects here at Mission ONE. I work directly alongside our local partners as they are serving and meeting the needs of their communities. A few months ago, I had the honor of visiting our local partners in South Sudan. I left feeling inspired by…
The season of Advent is such a special time of the year as it prepares and directs our hearts towards the joy and celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ. If we allow it to, apart from the usual hustle and bustle of shopping, party planning, and meal preparations, it refocuses our gaze towards hope…
We were never intended to live in poverty, divided against one another, with little hope for peace, yet that is what most marginalized communities around the world are facing. This is why our local indigenous partners spend their time and resources engaging with these communities in order for them to feel known and seen in…
The Ephesians 2 Gospel Project was born out of a realization that Ephesians 2:11–22, a text about the gospel of peace through cross-cultural unity in Christ, is widely ignored as part of the gospel. In our Western culture, the gospel is often viewed through an individualistic lens. With this perspective, much is missed about how…
There is power in sharing someone’s story. There is power in being seen and heard. There is power in connecting with a person you’ll likely never have a chance to meet. Mission ONE is working to transform Pokot, Kenya through a local Indigenous partner living and working in the community. In 2021, the All-Girls School…
At Mission ONE, we have humbly spent decades building quality relationships with global partners, learning by listening, observing, and staying steadfast. Our work with indigenous changemakers, leaders, and experts has given us a ton of insight on how to successfully create cross-cultural partnerships that honor God and make the world more like the Kingdom. Many…
“But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.” –Matthew 6:33 At Mission ONE, we seek to make the world more like the Kingdom of God, but we’re breaking down what that looks like for us as we work with indigenous partners, bring about restoration,…
God always sees all His people. Not in the state they may perceive themselves, but in the way we were originally created, in the Image of God. In Hagar’s story, she sees herself as alone and abandoned with her son, thirsty and dying in the desert. But God, he sees her and calls her up,…
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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.