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What if the true measure of success in missions wasn’t how much you built—but what continued after you left?

In this episode of The Lasting Change Podcast, hosts Michael Proctor and Danielle Kelly sit down with Brandon Weidman, Director of Development at One Collective and the founding catalyst of the organization’s work in Nicaragua. Brandon shares how a short-term mission trip turned into a long-term commitment—and how that commitment sparked a sustainable model of ministry that continues to grow today.

From launching a chicken farm and a coffee company to empowering local leaders and navigating political unrest, Brandon walks us through the challenges and lessons of building something that lasts. Now, as the Nicaragua team prepares to expand into a neighboring city, they’re looking for the next catalyst—a leader ready to live in the community, build relationships, and help shape the next chapter of holistic, sustainable transformation.

Whether you’re in ministry, missions, or just passionate about doing good in a healthy, sustainable way, this episode offers real-world insight into how lasting change actually happens—and how you might be part of it.

In this Episode

How short-term mission trips led to long-term community transformation

The story behind the founding of One Collective Nicaragua

What it looks like to empower local leaders and avoid dependency

How a chicken farm, coffee company, and a pineapple farm became tools for change

What “kingdom calculus” is—and why 1 + 1 can equal 3

How the catalytic model works, and what it means to be a catalyst

Why Papagayo, a remote pineapple farm at the edge of a jungle, might be the perfect launching pad for the next wave of change

How YOU (or someone you know) might fit into this story of growth and lasting impact

About the Guest

Brandon Weidman is the Director of Development at One Collective, where he leads global fundraising efforts and champions sustainable, community-driven change. Before taking on this role, Brandon and his wife spent nearly seven years in Nicaragua as catalysts—helping to launch locally run initiatives like small businesses, farms, and nutrition programs. His passion is to empower leaders on the ground and ensure resources are directed where they’ll make the biggest long-term impact.