Description: HOPE International (HOPE) is a Christian faith-based, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization focused on alleviating physical and spiritual poverty through microenterprise development. Around the world many creative, intelligent people are mired in poverty because they lack access to capital. Microfinance services can make the difference between economic entrapment and the realization of their dreams. HOPE believes that microfinance can be a powerful force in changing the world for the better and that loving people as Christ loved others means caring for both physical and spiritual needs. HOPE ministers to the poor in over a dozen countries, working in the hard places and thriving there. HOPE’s microfinance programs offer a sustainable alternative to the short-term forms of charity that have often left a wake of disempowerment in developing countries. Microfinance isn’t a hand-out but a hand up. It demands ownership and active participation from the beneficiaries of the intervention. Microloan recipients can take pride in knowing that their own hard work has made the difference between poverty and provision.

Ministry Opportunities: Experience the life-changing effects of microfinance on a 3-day trip to the Dominican Republic to visit HOPE’s Christ-centered microfinance programs in-person. If you are unable to go see the work, HOPE invites you to connect to learn about other ways for you to get involved.

Description: Nexus Vivus (latin for “to connect life”) International provides training and support for indigenous leaders in over 25 countries.  They seek to increase the potential of local youth workers in their efforts to share the love of Jesus and bring holistic transformation in their local communities. Nexus identifies and partners with catalytic national leaders who have influence among young people in their culture by offering practical training and long term encouragement. Nexus Africa includes City Pres members Ben and Alicia Eakins and Ugandan friend and co-worker, Deo Katongole, who support the life and ministries of leaders in South Africa, Kenya, and Uganda.

Ministry Opportunities: Join the Eakins on a short term trip to East Africa to Nexus’ Ubuntu School of Youth Ministries. Share with, encourage and learn from leaders who are seeking to introduce people to Jesus and make disciples. These trips will also provide additional opportunities to come alongside an Africa ministry.

Description: Professionals to the World partners with Renewal Ministry in San Pedro Sula, Honduras (and other Central American Cities). Renewal Ministry works with university students there, providing student orientation, study and career counseling, professional development seminars and spiritual development. Professionals to the World supports this ministry by sending professionals on short trips to universities in Honduras and Costa Rica to conduct seminars on their professional work and to share the gospel, and also by providing financial support to the staff and ministry there.

Ministry Opportunities: Offer your expertise and encouragement by taking part in a short-term mission trip.