To Western Missionaries: From An African Pastor
Chopo Mwanza pastors Faith Baptist Church Riverside in Kitwe, Zambia, and his thoughts about missions in Africa provide insightful context to the work of 127’s east African partners. Our GO…
Ministry of Presence
“Ministry of presence” is an important part of 127 Worldwide’s ministry philosophy and plays a huge role in our GO Teams. It also is integrally linked to our distinctive of…
Helping the Poor Without Hurting Them on Your Mission Trip
If we’ve learned anything from our combined years of ministry experience, it’s that good intentions are not enough and cultural sensitivity requires constant cultivation. Even with the purest of motives…
127 GO Teams
Whether you’ve never traveled far from home or you’re a frequent flyer miles millionaire, welcome! We are excited to invite you into a conversation that is near and dear to…
Interview with Rose Bugusu
Rose is the founder of Tumaini Miles of Smiles Centre in rural, western Kenya. Listen in to hear about Rose's humble beginnings and fierce faith to care for the world's…
Interview with Peter Abungu
Peter is the founder of Swahiba Networks in Nairobi, Kenya. As a young man, Peter Abungu wrestled to reconcile what he knew to be true about God with his present…
Interview with Geoffrey Odongo
Geoffrey is the founder of Acres of Hope Uganda, caring for vulnerable children in Nebbi. Listen in to his conversation with Sara Beth Fentress, Executive Director of 127, across the…
Interview with Chris Omondi
Chrispine (Chris) Omondi is the Director of Swahiba Networks in Nairobi, Kenya, and in this podcast episode, he shares about his childhood in the slums of Kibera and how he…
Interview with David Lara
In this podcast episode Sara Beth Fentress, Executive Director of 127 Worldwide, has a conversation with the newest partner, David Lara. David is the pastor of a church outside of…
Mutual Edification
127 Worldwide is committed to mutually-edifying relationships with local leaders. Much of recent international mission work has hinged on the West imparting wisdom, theology, and methods to the rest of…