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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
4 Principles for Reevaluating Your Missions Strategy
This is the first summer in twenty years that I have not gone, or helped people to go,
Responding to a Crisis
“What do I do now that my sons have been swept away?” The tragic story linked above is
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
How a Single Email Shaped an Entire Decade
Have you ever stopped to consider how one decision can have a domino effect on so many other
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
Advocate Stories
Curated content to help you hear the stories of advocates like you learning to do the work of vulnerable community care
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
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
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 and
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 nonprofit.
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
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
Thinking Biblically About Poverty Relief
Poverty relief is a complex undertaking that often requires both immediate intervention and upstream investment. Walter Strickland, Associate Vice President
127’s Commitment to Human Dignity
At 127 Worldwide, we believe that the image of God in people requires something of us. The Bible teaches that
Championing Local Leaders
Pippa Biddle, a well-intentioned, multiple time short-term missions-tripper, witnessed firsthand some of the drawbacks of mission projects and came face
Faith Without Works Won’t Work
For as long as 127 Worldwide exists with its current name, our purpose is inseparable from the book of James.
Interview with David Lara
In this podcast episode Sara Beth Fentress, Executive Director of 127 Worldwide, has a conversation with the newest partner, David
Spiritual and Physical Transformation
As 127 collaborates with our partners to address the root causes of family-fracturing, poverty, and other evidences of brokenness, we
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
3 Primary Culture Types
Perhaps most exciting about traveling to another country is experiencing the new foods, languages, and approach to life that a
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
Biblical Justice
Justice is foundational to the work of caring for the vulnerable. If we have no standard for how human beings
Dimensions of Culture: Theirs and Ours
Because 127 Worldwide connects and equips advocates from the West and non-Western ministry partners, cross-cultural awareness is critical. We labor
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
Join God At Work
This video does an excellent job of introducing how a commitment to human dignity informs the way Christians see material
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
3 Conclusions from Encountering the Global Church
Believing that God has gifted believers to accomplish his work in the world, 127 Worldwide has come to several conclusions.
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
Recognizing Our Own Shortcomings
Peter Abungu, founder of Swahiba Youth Networks in Kenya, acknowledges that working with Americans presents its own set of challenges.
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
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
