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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
A Decade Reflection: 127 and Me
Sandwiched between my top bunk and the ceiling at Tumaini Miles of Smiles, with my phone antenna pointed
Living Out James 1:27
Chances are, if you’re reading a 127 Worldwide blog you want to learn more about caring for orphans,
Raising Up Justice Seekers
What’s your story of learning to live out James 1:27? Most of us can think back to a
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
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,
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
Advocate Stories
Curated content to help you hear the stories of advocates like you learning to do the work of vulnerable community care
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.
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
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
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
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.
How 127 Equipped Me for My First International Trip
During the spring of 2021, I discovered 127 Worldwide through a blog on Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary’s Intersect Project. The blog,
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
Why Local is Best
127 Worldwide believes the Bible teaches that, as members of the global church, we’re meant to partner together to the
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
Interview with Geoffrey Odongo
Geoffrey is the founder of Acres of Hope Uganda, caring for vulnerable children in Nebbi. Listen in to his conversation
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
Paternalism
When Helping Hurts, by Steve Corbett and Brian Fikkert, has shaped much of the way 127 Worldwide interacts with vulnerable
Handling Handouts
We’ve all driven past a homeless person holding a sign at an intersection or been asked by a stranger for
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
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
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.
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
Tips to Protect Human Dignity as You Travel
A team of Ugandan women offer seven practical tips for engaging with another culture that might not be obvious to
Ministry of Presence
“Ministry of presence” is an important part of 127 Worldwide’s ministry philosophy and plays a huge role in our GO
Biblical Justice
Justice is foundational to the work of caring for the vulnerable. If we have no standard for how human beings
Interview with David Lara
In this podcast episode Sara Beth Fentress, Executive Director of 127 Worldwide, has a conversation with the newest partner, David
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.
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
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
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
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
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