The team arrived on a Thursday and immediately got to work alongside Eduardo and his two sons. In just three days a two bedroom house was built, complete with furniture and a kitchen. The joy on the families face when they walked in for the first time was incredible (you can see it on the recap video below.)

As he watched the team, Eduardo noticed how well the team worked together. He couldn’t believe that this group of men would take time away from their jobs to serve him and his family. More than the house, the character of the men on the team made a big impression on him. After working alongside them for a few days, and seeing what it means to be a Godly man, Eduardo made the decision to accept Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior. So did his oldest son, Josten. Praise the Lord!

When we say “its about more than the house” this is exactly what we mean. It is about showing people the love of Christ and sharing the Gospel with them so that they have the opportunity to be born again. What an honor to be part of Eduardo’s and Josten’s salvation story!

But the story isn’t over. Our team was there for only a weekend, but Eduardo and Josten have committed to a life time of following Jesus. Like all Christians, they will need discipleship and encouragement. They are already connected to Pastor Felipe and live close to his church. Please pray that they are faithful in going and serving.

Although this trip is over, our ministry in Mexico is ongoing. We have partnered with two pastors, Pastor Rigo and Pastor Felipe, and we help them do community outreach throughout the year. You can donate to our Mexico work by going to our website www.theglobalmission.org/give

As Christians, we are called to pray for unbelievers in all parts of the world and in all religions. 1 Timothy 2:4 says that God “wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth.” If God cares about people’s salvation, we should do, and one way we can live out that care is through prayer.

This year, Ramadan overlaps with Lent, which is a somewhat rare occurance. Consider incorporating prayers for the Muslim world in your Lenten prayers and practices. Here are some things you can pray for.

Ways to Pray for Muslims

• Pray that God would miraculously reveal Himself to Muslims who are in unreached people groups and have no Christians around them to share the Gospel.
• Pray that Muslims all over the world would have their eyes open to the Truth of the Gospel and their hearts open to the love of Jesus.
• Pray for peace between Muslim nations and other countries.
• Pray for protection for Muslims against extremist governments.

Ways to Pray for Christians in the Muslim World

• Pray for protection for Christians who face daily persecution for their faith.
• Pray that God would provide community for Christians who have been ostracized from their families and friends.
• Pray that Christians would be able to find online resources to strenghten their faith and their knowledge of scriptures.

Ways to Pray for Yourself 

• Pray that God would give you opportunities to engage with your Muslim neighbors in loving and meaningful ways.
• Pray that God would reveal any particular prejudice in your heart against Muslims.
• Ask the Holy Spirit to give you just the right words to speak whenever you are give the opportunity to share the Gospel with anyone.

At The Global Mission, we want to empower Christians to give generously by teaching them how to be good stewards of the gifts God has given them. This includes sharing different donation strategies that benefit both donors and the organizations to which they donate.

Join us for a FREE webinar on Strategic Giving on Wednesday December 3 at 6:30pm. We’re excited to welcome Clint Throop, a financial advisor from Edward Jones Investments, who will be teaching on specific strategies such as:

• Donation “Stacking”
• Giving through a Donor Advised Fund (DAF)
• Donating appreciated securities

The tax laws changed in 2025 and there may be strategies you can implement you are unaware of that can help your dollars go further. Whether you are retired, building your wealth, or considering donating for the first time, this webinar will be incredibly helpful as you plan your end of the year giving to your favorite charities.

This webinar is free and there are no obligations. Click below to register:

Please Note: The Global Mission is not an accounting or tax firm. We are also not a financial advice firm. We are a faith-based 501c3 nonprofit with a mission to bring the Gospel to those who have never heard. We are hosting this webinar to share advice only and to give our donors helpful information. Please confer with your personal tax professional for the most accurate information regarding your specific financial situation.

Join us on a mission trip to build a house for a family in Mexico. We’ll caravan from Orange County to Ensenada and spend the weekend building a home and shining the light of God’s love on a community in need of hope!

This is a mens only trip. High school boys are welcome to come if accompanied by an adult family member (father, uncle, grandfather).  This trip has participation requirements, so you need to register and apply for this opportunity.  There is a cost of $995 per person and passports are required.  Make sure you complete your application and LiveScan background check before the deadline and attend the team briefing.  We will assist you if you need to raise funds.

Many people have questions about safety in Baja Mexico, about what the accommodations are like, and what we will do each day.  All that information and more is on this FAQ pdf!

Ready to go?

APPLY HERE

The team from Crossline, 29 people of all different ages and walks of life, gave Sebastian a home, security, a sense of belonging, and hope.

Sebastian worked alongside the building, painting and assembling furniture. He mentioned to the team that he loved the color of the new house, it was the same color as the house that had burnt down. That small detail meant a lot to him and was a divine reminder that God sees him, knows him, and loves him.

Once the house was complete, the team spoke words of encouragement over Sebastian, prayed for him, then handed him a Bible and the key to his new house. We are hopeful that on our next trip to Ensenada, we’ll be able to visit Sebastian and hear how his life was impacted by this incredible gift from the Lord.

The cost of the week is nearly inclusive, and covers: roundtrip transportation to / from Crossline Church, lodging, meals in country, outreach and building supplies. (Meals while flying and at airports on travel days will be a personal expense.) The trip cost is approximately be $7295 depending on cost of airfare, with a $295 deposit and another portion due at the end of December and the full amount due 10 days prior. We encourage you to raise financial support and prayer support for your outreach.

You will be assisted with creating a fundraising page after you are accepted as a team member, but it is your responsibility to personalize it and invite others to participate.

Check out the details and application by clicking here.

If you have questions about the trip, you can email us info@theglobalmission.org or call the office at 949.333.0500.

The Global Mission is a ministry bringing the Gospel of Jesus Christ to those who’ve never heard.

Two Chenchu children

In January, Anne and I (Dave) led a mission team to South Asia as part of our passionate commitment to bring the Gospel to those who’ve never heard. South Asia has many unreached people – and by unreached we essentially mean people who do not have the Gospel available to them by any means of their own.  There isn’t a local church, nor a Bible in their language, and there aren’t people within their own community or culture who already follow Jesus.  Did you know that there are more than 50 distinct groups of more than one million people each who don’t have a Bible in their language – and that’s just in south Asia. So it has been a very strategic choice for us to work to bring the Gospel there.

We gave our team a wide range of opportunities as we worked alongside our indiginous ministry partners: medical outreach, food outreach, blessing and praying for orphans and the elderly, as well as those afflicted with leprosy and their families.  We held equipping events for pastors and their wives to encourage them amidst oppression from the government and spiritual darkness ever present in Hinduism.

Two days stood out with some amazing highlights and deeply meaningful connection.

On the final day of school before a holiday break, we sponsored a conference for all the students at a women’s college.  After we met with all the teachers, the students had their turn to dance and perform on stage for us, much like you would see in a Bollywood movie.  Then our team had the platform to share the powerful message of how Jesus sees and values each heart and soul individually.  An invitation to receive Christ’s love was provided and we sensed how God was moving that day with so much joy.  Many of the young women at the school asked for prayer afterwards and Anne was able to spend time with several of them and left with a special connection from that time.

Every student may be on a different spiritual journey, but they were so receptive to hearing the Gospel from our team.  We know how powerfully they were called toward salvation, and we continue to pray for those who made decisions and those yet to take that step of faith.

The other momentous day occurred when we visited an extremely remote village located within a tiger reserve. The tribal people there are called the Chenchu, and they hunt with bow and arrow, and gather and forage for their survival.  Their poverty was astonishing, and I share that having experienced some very rural and rustic settings.  Fifty children from their village died in 2024 from malnourishment.  Although they are bilingual, speaking the local Indian dialect and their own tribal tongue, most of the nearly 50,000 within the tribe are illiterate.

We were deeply moved by God’s compassion to help the Chenchu.  This is an unreached people group who cannot read the Bible, do not have any churches nearby, and no one seems to be sharing the Gospel with them. In 2025 we will be working with our ministry partners to share Christ and assist with some of the humanitarian needs of the tribe.  Please join us in prayer as we pursue this opportunity to bring the Gospel to those who have never heard.

Carlos and Miriam grew up in Oaxaca, Mexico and met each other in high school. They married young and started a family. But life in Oaxaca was difficult and there were very few job opportunities. So they decided to move to Ensenada in hopes that they could make a better life for themselves and their two young children, Rosibel and Misael Alejandro.

In Ensenada, life was still difficult but there was hope. Carlos worked on a ranch 4 hours away and often had to leave the family for several weeks at a time. They lived with a family member in a room that leaked when it rained. But they were able to save up and purchase a plot of land and dreamed of one day building a home. Carlos even bought a tree and planted it on the lot. It was the only thing there and it was a reminder to not loose hope on their dream.

While Carlos was planting his tree of hope, a group of men from Crossline Church were planning their yearly missions trip to Ensenada, Mexico. The church partners with The Global Mission and Yugo Ministries every year to build a home for a family in need. There are guys, like Chris P, who have been to Mexico dozens of times and others who have never left the country.  There are guys like Tony A who are master builders and other guys who work in tech and rarely touch a hammer. Guys of different ages, marital status, job titles and faith journeys come together to serve God and serve others.

Through Yugo Ministries, the men from Crossline were connected with Carlos and Miriam. For 3 days, the men and the family worked side by side, hammering, painting, sawing and drilling to create a two bedroom home that is warm, dry and safe. For the first time, the kids have their own beds and mom and dad have their own bedroom. There is space for a kitchen, dining room table and seating. Its a dream come true for a family that never stopped dreaming.

And that tree? It’s no longer the only thing on the property and its no longer a tree of just hope. Its a symbol of hope fulfilled.

Please continue to pray for Carlos, Miriam and their children. That they would thrive in their new home. That Carlos would find a better paying job closer to home. And that they would continue exploring Christianity and believe in Jesus’s plan of salvation for them all.

Click the video below to see a trip recap!

The majority of the population in the Guera region are Muslim, though traditional African religions are also practiced. In almost every ethnic group, however, there are also up to approximately 5% Christians, and two language groups (Kenga and Guergiko) are comprised of around 30% Christians.

None of the Hadjarai languages have a complete Bible, though four have a New Testament with a fifth, Dadjo, becoming available this year. Because more than half their population have not learned to read and write, literacy work has been important, as well as creative ways to share the gospel through the creative arts.

Sharon rehearsed a theatre play with a group of Chadians about the death and resurrection of Jesus. It was performed on Good Friday in a large square in Mongo, a major city in the Hadjarai region. Around 200 adults and children watched, crowding close to the actors to see what happened to Jesus. A Muslim who was filming the crucifixion scene asked a friend next to him if Jesus Christ was really whipped and nailed like that. His friend didn’t know, so he said he wanted to get to the bottom of it. Two Muslim women found the torture of Jesus very moving. One said she could hardly believe it and wanted to know more.

How Can We Pray?

• Pray for translation and literacy work in all the Hadjarai languages.
• Pray for creative ways to share the gospel with the not-yet-literate.
• For peace and stability in Chad.

Laylat al-Qadr, the “Night of Power” or “Night of Destiny” is one of the most sacred events in the Islamic calendar. Believed to be the night when the Qur’an was sent into the world and its first verses revealed to Muhammad, Muslims believe that prayers and good deeds done on this night are of greater value than those done in a thousand months. Some trust in the words of Muhammad when he said, “Whoever stands (in prayer) during the Night of Power out of belief and seeking reward, his previous sins are forgiven.” (Sahih al-Bukhari 1901) Many Muslims spend the night praying for forgiveness of sins and reciting the Qur’an.

The exact night of Laylat al-Qadr is debated by Islamic scholars, as it is believed to occur on any of the odd numbered days in the last ten days of Ramadan. In order to be found faithful on the actual night, some Muslims will observe i’tikaf (seclusion) during the last ten days in order to focus on reflection, prayer and to avoid involvement in worldly affairs.