Helping to develop peaceful and sustainable communities in the Omo Valley, Ethiopia by planting a healthy church that promotes Great commission and Great commandment.
Our Values
Scripture.
We believe that God’s inerrant Word is our final authority for faith and practice (2 Tim. 3:16). This means that what we do is deeply theological. Therefore, we will use the Bible as the guide for our writing, consulting, training, and speaking ministries.
Church.
We believe that Christ’s church is the only hope for mankind (Matt. 16:18). Therefore, we have a passion to help churches of different denominations to discover and implement Christ’s church-building process.
Leadership.
We believe that leadership is the hope of the church (2 Tim. 2:2). Therefore, we serve primarily with those at staff and lay levels that have leadership gifts and abilities.
Great Commission.
We are convinced that Christ’s will and mission for His church is the Great Commission (Matt. 28:19-20). Therefore, we are committed to lead and equip churches to make and mature disciples.
Transformation.
We believe that God’s desire is to transform all His people into the likeness of His Son (Gal. 4:19; 5:22-23). Therefore, we are committed to work towards seeing people transformed to Christ.
Excellence.
Christians ultimately serve God, not men (Col. 3:23-24). Therefore, we seek to honor Him by maintaining a high standard of excellence in all our services for Him.
Our Partners
Called to go Ministry
Called to Go is a ministry established to fulfill the Great Commission commanded by our Lord Jesus. Our mission is to spread the saving and liberating Gospel to people worldwide.
Shaka PLC
Shaka Agro Industry and Tourism PLC is a socially conscious enterprise driven by a profound vision to revolutionize rural communities in Ethiopia through the establishment of a vibrant market.
Up Global Network
The UP Global Network is committed to people groups with less than 2% Christian and without a church presence. These are called the “unreached.” UP Global exists to make Jesus known among these unreached people groups. We provide a pathway to the unreached by developing partnerships, providing training, and assisting in development.
Our Team
Paulos Assefa
Co-Founder and Executive Director
“One Sunday, after a service at Journey Bible Church, a gentleman approached me and told me that I was their answer to prayer. I asked him if he knew me and he said that he didn’t…” Continue Paulos’ Testimony Here.
Simegn Tarekegn Kassa
“My journey with Christ started in 2005. His overwhelming and contagious love and compassion touched my heart. I started feeling the urge of helping others, to magnify His name. My first fundraising experience started with my Bible study group to rebuild a house for an elderly woman who was living in a house that was falling apart piece by piece…” Continue Simegn’s Testimony Here.
Muga Bezabih Binko
Co-Founder and Ethiopian Director
“I worked in the Mago National Park for eight years and while I was working there, God asked me to join the church ministry. However, I resisted for four years. Finally God…” Continue Muga’s Testimony Here.
Natnael Elsa
Project Manager