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Responding to a Crisis
“What do I do now that my sons have been swept away?” The tragic story linked above is only one
The Story of Jill and Edna
It's disheartening to hear that the majority of deaf individuals in Guatemala do not participate in church activities due to
5 Reasons You Should Still Give Generously this Year
Your favorite nonprofits need you right now. My fellow nonprofit Executive Director friends are checking on each other these days.
Be Their Guest
If you do a quick google search of “voluntourism”, links to some horrifying stories of child exploitation are likely to
Am I a 127 Advocate?
Merriam-Webster defines advocate as “one who supports or promotes the interests of a cause or group.” If you’ve given financially
Local Leaders Bridge the Gap
We aim to be a reliable resource to connect, equip, and empower our partners so that they can thrive in the work they’ve been called to do.
A Decade Reflection: 127 and Me
Sandwiched between my top bunk and the ceiling at Tumaini Miles of Smiles, with my phone antenna pointed out the
How Collaboration Resulted in Empowerment
At 127 Worldwide, we’re celebrating ten years of connecting and equipping the global body of Christ to restore hope to
The Global Church As Family: Q&A with Pastor Wesley Hicks
Wesley Hicks, 127 advocate and pastor of The Ridge Church, felt the urge three years ago for his young church
Dorothy Bowman at 127’s Ten Year Anniversary
In the Spring of 2011, I got a call from Sara Beth while she was working in Charlotte for another
127’s Partner Grant Program
At some point everyone begins to prefer cash tucked in cards to beautifully wrapped gifts ripe for opening on Christmas
How Mutual Edification Shaped My Time in Kenya and Beyond
Throughout my walk with Christ, I’ve participated in several mission trips, but it wasn’t until I served alongside 127 Worldwide
Vulnerable Community Care
Curated content geared towards caring for the vulnerable in healthy ways
127’s Partner Grant Program
At some point everyone begins to prefer cash tucked in cards to beautifully wrapped gifts ripe for opening
What a Candid Photo Taught Me About Human Dignity
Have you ever done something on a mission trip that, upon looking back, makes you feel sick to
Am I a 127 Advocate?
Merriam-Webster defines advocate as “one who supports or promotes the interests of a cause or group.” If you’ve
Bumping into Distinctives
I distinctly remember the first birthday party I attended at the local bowling alley. A herd of elementary
What Helps and What Hurts in Relief and Development Aid?
Try to think back to how you felt before your very first mission trip experience. Or, if you’ve
Living Out James 1:27
Chances are, if you’re reading a 127 Worldwide blog you want to learn more about caring for orphans,
Advocate Stories
Curated content to help you hear the stories of advocates like you learning to do the work of vulnerable community care
The Global Church As Family: Q&A with Pastor Wesley Hicks
Wesley Hicks, 127 advocate and pastor of The Ridge Church, felt the urge three years ago for his young church plant
Ten Lessons in Ten Years of 127
This December 127 Worldwide will celebrate a decade of ministry. God has exceeded my every expectation for starting a nonprofit organization
5 Ways to Help the Poor Without Hurting Them
When I boarded my jet for Kenya in 2015, I couldn’t wait to arrive at the Nairobi slums and get busy.
A Decade Reflection: 127 and Me
Sandwiched between my top bunk and the ceiling at Tumaini Miles of Smiles, with my phone antenna pointed out the window
127 Advocates Pray for Partners
127 seeks to connect and equip the global body of Christ to work together to empower vulnerable communities. As we work
A Lesson on Mutual-Edification with Rose Bugusu
At 127 Worldwide, we use the phrase “mutual-edification” a lot. We believe that fostering mutually-edifying relationships with our local leaders is
EQUIP Plan
Resources curated specifically to meet equipping standards for you, your ministry team, and your congregation.
Our EQUIP Plan is developed around 6 key objectives
The Problem of Power
Power is a sensitive subject. None of us feel like we wield social power, and we haven’t intentionally done anything
Interview with Geoffrey Odongo
Geoffrey is the founder of Acres of Hope Uganda, caring for vulnerable children in Nebbi. Listen in to his conversation
Paternalism
When Helping Hurts, by Steve Corbett and Brian Fikkert, has shaped much of the way 127 Worldwide interacts with vulnerable
Does Christianity Belong in Africa?
This article on The Gospel Coalition Africa website is intended as an apologetic tool for refuting a common objection that
Culture as a Pathway for the Gospel
Scott Hildreth, Assistant Professor of Global Studies at Southeastern Seminary, examines the primary ways Christians can approach culture and how
Members of the Global Church
These days all you need for a social media post to go viral is a reference to a well-known personality
Realistic Expectations for GO Teams
You spent the last six months fundraising to participate in a 127 Worldwide GO Team traveling to Kenya. Even though
3 Primary Culture Types
Perhaps most exciting about traveling to another country is experiencing the new foods, languages, and approach to life that a
These People Have Names
In her article “‘These People’ Have Names”, Heather Reynolds of Experience Mission presents a seemingly innocent way that a hero
What does James 1:27 really mean?
As the name 127 Worldwide suggests, our work is founded in a correct interpretation of James 1:27. “Religion that is
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
Six Harmful Consequences of a Savior Mentality
Ryan Kuja, author of From the Inside Out: Reimagining Mission, Recreating the World, delves deeply into the “hero mentality” to
Theology of Caring for the Vulnerable
The book of James has convincingly argues that good works prove the authenticity of our faith. But then we start
Join God At Work
This video does an excellent job of introducing how a commitment to human dignity informs the way Christians see material
4 Ways to Avoid a Savior Complex
The deeper we dive into how a hero mentality can creep into ministry, the more we recognize how wrong motives
Introduction to Human Dignity
Supporting human dignity seems like one of those obvious things that shouldn’t require serious reflection. We all believe people deserve
Stages of Poverty Relief
There's no one-size-fits-all approach to helping the poor. To truly help people, we need to understand the root causes of
How Justice Work Speaks Good News
Caring for vulnerable communities is like putting a billboard up for the gospel. It shouts “something’s wrong here” and “there’s
Rediscovering Our Place in the Story
We are motivated to care for the needs of others because we were once needy, orphaned, spiritually dead, separated from
Not Bad Just Different
The Oxford dictionary defines worldview as “a particular philosophy of life or conception of the world.” It’s woven into our
