In our increasingly divided world, Sharing the Mission (STM) seeks to bridge cultures and borders to convey the good news of Jesus' global kingdom.
To this end, STM provides ways for people in North America to partner with indigenous West African missionaries in their witness to Jesus' kingdom in their region - by word and deed. By joining with these deeply committed Christians in their often dangerous work, we demonstrate our unity and are mutually encouraged to make Jesus known wherever we live. We're not just looking for donors, we're looking for partners.
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"The doors of opportunity in West Africa are open now."
WHY WEST AFRICA? While it is beautiful and rich in culture and natural resources, West Africa struggles with a complex history of exploitation and political turmoil - often leading to poverty and violence. Quick Facts.
FOUR REASONS why North American Christians should partner with West African missionaries now:
While the global mission of the church has never changed, the strategies available to us and the situations we face do change. Christian missionaries have been active throughout Africa for centuries. Their labor was fruitful and now Africa is producing its own Christian leaders and missionaries whose faith and commitment are insightful and inspiring. This new reality calls for new partnership strategies:
We believe that our African partners know best how to be the church in Africa, so our funding decisions prioritize Christian efforts that are founded and co-funded by trusted African leaders, African churches and African believers. Our posture is responsive, not directive.
Through STM 100% of donor contributions actually get to Africa and are put to work in the STM approved purpose chosen by the donor. Zero donor contributions go to STM administrative or fundraising costs. How can we do this? LEARN MORE.
As a sign of Jesus’ global kingdom, STM works to foster human relationships across cultural and national boundaries. While forming such relationships may seem daunting, we have personally grown and been enriched by these experiences and believe they are well worth the effort. Nigerians speak English, and through the miracle of smart phones, real and frequent communication between North Americans and their African missionary partners is possible. Sharing personal stories, hopes and prayers with each other leads to mutual understanding and preserves the dignity of both parties. We find that we each have something to contribute to the other and while our circumstances may be very different, those differences offer opportunities to be inspired and to grow in our faith and practice. LEARN MORE
STM works with trusted African Christian organizations to identify effective missionaries who are in need of support beyond what they have already raised from local African partners. Their mission organization submits grant proposals to us on their behalf and those we approve, we offer to our North American partners. We are in continual communication to verify funds are being put to work as intended and provide donors with detailed updates as those projects progress. Donors know exactly what their contributions are being used for and what has resulted. We believe this leads to specific and consistent prayer for God’s blessing and greater engagement with the work. Jesus commissioned his followers not only to announce his kingdom, but also to do good, to restore, to heal and look after the poor, widows and fatherless. There are many good things waiting to be done in West Africa. LEARN MORE
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