Word Made Flesh is called and committed to serving Jesus among the most vulnerable of the world's poor.
This calling is realized as a prophetic ministry for, and an incarnational, holistic mission among the poor. We focus our energy to make Jesus known among the poor while reconciling the church with the poor.
At Word Made Flesh, we dream of a world where every person has the opportunity to flourish in community without the threats of poverty and injustice.
We believe that when the global church and local communities stand together in shared fellowship, we can overcome economic, cultural, social, and spiritual barriers—a world where poverty is replaced with belonging, mutual care, and holistic transformation. These are signs of the Kingdom of God, where all are invited to participate in God's reconciling mission—cultivating communities of radical hospitality, restored relationships, and faithful presence. This is the work we are passionate about: embodying God's love and compassion in the world’s hardest places.
Turning Toward the Margins: Addressing Brokenness
Following the example of Jesus, Word Made Flesh turns toward those experiencing suffering and dehumanization. We see poverty, injustice, and social disconnection not just as isolated issues but as systems that leave individuals vulnerable to exploitation and neglect. Our mission is to address both the personal and systemic causes of these realities.
We believe in walking alongside those we serve. Through long-term commitment and deep relationships, we create environments of safety, restoration, and hope—empowering individuals and communities to reclaim their dignity and build sustainable futures.
How We Live This Out
Healing Through Relationship
Jesus healed through presence, relationship, and love. We follow His model by forming deep, long-term relationships with individuals and communities, ensuring that each person feels seen, valued, and loved. In this way, we embody the presence of God and offer healing where it is most needed.
Holistic Transformation
Holistic view includes the whole person, whole community, and whole society. Holistic transformation means addressing not just physical needs but also emotional, social, and spiritual well-being. This transformation is mutual. As we walk alongside the most vulnerable, we also experience deeper communion with God, fostering a Christ-centered community of mutual care and renewal.
Sustainable Change
Poverty is not just about lack—it’s about barriers. We work to break down these barriers by providing education, skill training, health resources, and material support. We recognize and honor the strengths, gifts, and resilience already present on the margins, working together to cultivate and support these capabilities. Through these efforts, we address both the conditions and causes of poverty, creating opportunities for lasting change.
Global Partnership
The church has the responsibility to witness to God's goodness in the face of the world's brokenness. This means working to reconcile the global church with the poor, and the poor with the church. We involves advocating for justice, healing, and flourishing futures. Our efforts are strengthened through partnerships with local churches and organizations, as we collaborate across cultures and contexts to bring about systemic change.
Join Us in Creating Flourishing Futures
We believe that we are called to follow Jesus into hard and hurting places around the world. We are invited to encounter the diversity of the image of Christ that is revealed to us through cross cultural friendship. Through advocacy, prayer, and generosity, we are transformed together. We need each other—for the sake of those we serve, for the sake of our own hearts, and for the sake of God’s kingdom. God is already at work in the world, do you want to be a part of it?
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