UPG’s
Taiwan
There are many communities without a gospel witness. Training Taiwanese workers to minister in these rural communities is essential. Our hope is that many students will return to their unreached communities to continue the work of outreach and discipleship.
Moldova
Two Cultures, One Country – Ranked as the poorest European country, life is hard for most Moldovans. Communism and Orthodox Christianity offer little relief for people’s daily needs or hope for their future.
Germany
Germany is the most populous member of the European Union and has massive influence in Europe and on the global scene. It is geographically located in the center of the continent. As a major economic and political power, Germans have developed a very high standard of living. It is home to many influential philosophers, composers, scientists, and inventors; and is known for its rich cultural and political history.
France
Sowing Seeds of Hope – A multi-cultural team of North American and European workers, and French church leaders, form a team known as France V.I.E. This is a play on words, “VIE” which means life, yet the initials stand for “a vision to plant churches.”
The INN
International Neighborhood Network – The number of people on the move internationally is greater than ever before. We live in the age of migration.
Italy – Milan
Hope for Milan – World Team has been church planting in Italy since the 1970s. Our team in the northern city of Milan uses creative methods to build bridges for the gospel, like park outreach events, art exhibitions, and children’s programs.
Italy
A European Cultural Center – As the heart of the Roman Catholic Church and witness of the birth of Christendom, Italy has deep religious roots.
Philippines
A Field Ripe for Harvest – The Philippines is an archipelago of 7,100 tropical islands bounded by the Pacific Ocean on the east and the South China Sea on the west. The southern portion of the Philippines is largely Muslim while the middle lowland areas are primarily animistic Catholic.
Philippines – Catanduanes
The Land of Howling Winds – Kidney-shaped Catanduanes is the twelfth largest island of the Philippines. Located on the country’s eastern most seaboard, Catanduanes is exposed to the Pacific Ocean and hit every year by powerful typhoons.
Philippines – Human Trafficking
The Oppressed in our Midst – Human trafficking is a massive issue in our world today, enslaving nearly 30 million people globally. Statistics show that up to 10 million Filipino men, women, and children are exploited through sex trafficking and forced labor in this $40 billion-dollar industry.