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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
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
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
Bumping into Distinctives
I distinctly remember the first birthday party I attended at the local bowling alley. A herd of elementary
Obedience When the Need is Overwhelming
Our world is broken. We don’t need to search very long to compile the condemning evidence either. Indeed,
Advocate Stories
Curated content to help you hear the stories of advocates like you learning to do the work of vulnerable community care
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
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 the
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,
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 orphans,
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.
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
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
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
Ministry of Presence
“Ministry of presence” is an important part of 127 Worldwide’s ministry philosophy and plays a huge role in our GO
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.
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
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
From the Gospel and For the Gospel
127 Worldwide is committed to gospel-centrality as our primary motivation. It’s our first distinctive and arguably the one that shapes
What is Poverty?
WHAT IS POVERTY? The Chalmers Center, an organization that equips the local church to address the broken relationships at the
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.
Interview with Peter Abungu
Peter is the founder of Swahiba Networks in Nairobi, Kenya. As a young man, Peter Abungu wrestled to reconcile what
Interview with Geoffrey Odongo
Geoffrey is the founder of Acres of Hope Uganda, caring for vulnerable children in Nebbi. Listen in to his conversation
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
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
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
Resist Simplistic Solutions
Western do-gooders need to resist the allure of 'exotic problems' This article published in The Guardian hits us where it
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 Rose Bugusu
Rose is the founder of Tumaini Miles of Smiles Centre in rural, western Kenya. Listen in to hear about Rose's
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
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
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
