Today I speak with Kelly Hargan, a good friend and partner with CCV.

Since 1993, JV has been equipping young leaders to fulfill Christ’s commission through the local church. God is changing lives and he’s changing countries. We are honored to be a part of his mission.

Josiah Venture has grown from three couples in 1993 to over 390 staff members today.

Our staff, over half of which are nationals, are located in 16 countries in Central and Eastern Europe, along with support teams in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Thousands of young leaders are trained each year by our staff, and through those young leaders hundreds of new believers are entering the local church as a result of evangelistic and discipleship efforts.

Through FREE training, coaching and granting, Venture 1:9 empowers Christian nonprofits to grow stronger, lead boldly, and fund their God-given missions.

In Joshua 1:9, the LORD calls you to be courageous – not because you are a gifted leader, strategist, organizer, communicator, motivator or fighter – because the Lord will be with you wherever you go.

The Lord is with you! The world needs courageous non-profits! Let’s go.

Venture 1:9 (based on Joshua 1:9) guides your non-profit to a place of courage, health, sustainability and impact, through free training, coaching and granting.

Training events provide more than valuable content. They are gatherings of fellow leaders on the journey where relationships are formed for encouragement, partnership and collaboration. Trainings happen through in-person workshops, roundtable discussions, sprint sessions, and webinar and online experiences.

Coaching is customized for your specific non-profit needs. Topics include biblically-based fundraising and development, organizational and personal leadership, boards, messaging and communication, strategic planning, emotional intelligence, building healthy teams, and more. Coaching is available one-on-one or for your staff and broader leadership team.

Granting is provided by supporters who feel called to infuse specific projects with financial resources to help these projects grow in their reach and impact. Venture 1:9 also directly connects you with like-minded donors, resulting in community partnerships, grants and major gifts. Let’s go!

The Nations Are Here!

God is moving refugees and international students from unreached people groups to our neighborhoods. This presents an extraordinary opportunity for them to experience God’s kindness and mercy through you.

This is a strategic moment. God has brought people from unreached nations into close proximity to the Church, but without intentional effort, they may remain unreached. That’s why GoTEN has created a meeting place where you can connect with these neighbors, building relationships that bring the hope of Jesus to the nations.

Unite your two passions, faith and athletics, to impact the world for Jesus Christ.
We've been on one mission for over 60 years.

God is doing amazing things everyday through thousands of people on teams, in schools and in communities worldwide

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Our Mission

Mobilize the Body of Christ to disciple and equip incarcerated men and women for victorious Christian living.

Our Vision

Mobilize the Body of Christ to disciple and equip incarcerated men and women for victorious Christian living.

Along Side Ministries partners with the local church to make prison ministry a reality in both word and deed.​

Along Side Ministries provides spiritual and practical guidance and support to incarcerated Christian men and women as they transition from prison back to the community and the church.​

Along Side Ministries trains and equips men and women volunteers from the local church to mentor the ex-offender in finding employment, housing, and maintaining accountability. Mentors provide relational support and spiritual guidance.​

Along Side Ministries provides the resources to assist Christian ex-offenders in their re-entry.

Across the world, countless people struggle daily to find clean water.

But even more pressing is the spiritual drought that leaves billions without the hope of Jesus.

You are called to care for both, offering clean water for today and living water for eternity.

Bringing clean water and the Gospel to those who have gone without.

Quenched is more than a charity—it’s a movement driven by an unwavering commitment to meet both physical and spiritual needs in regions where clean water and the message of Jesus are scarce. Serving in remote communities, we face challenges head-on, working alongside local leaders to bring hope to those who need it most.

Clean water opens doors for lasting discipleship.

Each well we establish becomes a gathering place where local pastors form lasting connections, fostering discipleship within communities. By meeting physical needs, we also open hearts to the message of the Gospel. As these communities receive water, they also receive the opportunity to encounter Jesus in a meaningful, life-changing way.

The CHE Network, or Community Health Evangelism Network, is an association focused on serving impoverished communities through a strategy that integrates community health and development with evangelism. It trains local leaders to implement CHE principles, enabling communities to develop sustainably by teaching them to help themselves. The network emphasizes holistic development, combining physical and spiritual teaching to improve the quality of life in some of the poorest areas globally. 

Unidos is a multicultural church that EXALTS God, BLESSES the community, EQUIPS the church, and SHARES the gospel.

• What is a service like?
  • We start our services punctually with worship songs followed by a sermon and finishing with announcements.
• What does the Church Teach?
  • Unidos teaches biblical foundamentals.
• What about my kids?
  • Unidos prioritizes children's biblical education. On Wednesdays, the children from ages 5-12 years old, are checked-in at building C before service to attend Children's Church Service. For children in from the age 0-5 who are not yet in kindergarden they are check-in at Building A (main building).
  • On Sundays, children from kindergarden-8th grade are checked-in at Building C for their classes. Classes are strategically grouped by grades in order for them to receive biblical education effectively.  For the boys, we use the curriculum from Royal Rangers and for the Girls we use the curriculum from Girl's Ministry.
  • For children in from the age 0-5 who are not yet in kindergarden they are check-in at Building A (main building).
• Are there any youth activities?
  • Yes, many activities for the youth from ages 13-17 and for not married young adults 18-30 years old. On Wednesday the youth must be check-in and then go to their classroom where they have their own bible lesson. Young adults stay in the main sanctuary
  • Both groups have organized outings throughout the month.
• Where do I park?
  • There is plenty of parking in the front and back of the church. We have ushers ready to assist you.
• What do I wear?
  • We are a church that focuses on helping others know Jesus. We just ask you to be respectful.
• How can I get connected?
  • We have several ways for you to connect with us. You can download our APP, add us on Facebook, and Instagram, visit us in person, or call us. 

With me today Greg Nettle who is the President of Stadia, a global church-planting organization dedicated to starting churches that reach the next generation at spiritual risk. At 23 years old, Greg planted his first church in Dublin, Ireland. Previously, Greg led the RiverTree Movement in Ohio for 25 years, growing it from 100 to over 3,000 people and helping start 50 churches. A visionary leader, Greg has helped Stadia grow from supporting a handful of church plants to starting hundreds worldwide each year. His adventurous spirit has taken him to Everest Basecamp, Kilimanjaro, Cotopaxi, and Whitney, where he has climbed to raise funds for children in need. An author, speaker, and consultant, Greg has co-authored Small Matters, One Of, and Disciples Who Make Disciples. He shares insights at gregnettle.com and @gregnettle. Above all, Greg and his wife, Julie, are committed to leading their children, Tabitha and Elijah, to fall deeply in love with Jesus.

STARTING A CHURCH takes courage, navigating the process shouldn’t be a solo journey. We walk alongside leaders ready to start new churches—offering coaching, assessments, training, and relational support at no cost to them. Why? Because we believe in removing barriers, not adding them.

*While every church plant still requires its own funding, our services are made possible by a generous network of partners who invest in healthy, multiplying churches.

IT’S YOUR CALLING. You understand Jesus’ unique ask on your life. We’re here to make the journey with you and help you start with firm foundations so you can make an impact for the long haul. From Discovery to Startup and beyond, you get to decide what to do with the recommendations, resources, and relationships we’ll equip you with.

In The Beginning

Our story is really His-story.

Visionaries, sensing the leading of God, from Christian Churches in Phoenix gave birth to UCYC (United Christian Youth Camp) in 1952 with the purchase of 112 acres in the tall pines of Prescott. The first buildings, known now as The Pines were erected in 1953. Log Cabin Village, now known as The Summit was constructed in 1988.

But UCYC is more than just buildings. It’s our core values that drive us.

We pioneer fun, quality experiences in a safe outdoor setting where the gospel is presented in loving relationships.

Over the years we have partnered with churches to meet the needs of young people in both summer and winter as UCYC explodes with programs we plan. In addition, a variety of groups rent UCYC in order to create space away from the normal pace of life.

UCYC is a non-denominational, non-profit organization, affiliated with the Independent Christian Churches throughout Arizona and Nevada. We are governed by an Executive Board of Pastors and business professionals who are passionate about seeing lives transformed into the image of Christ. Locally the camp is lead by Executive Director, Joe Zizz, and his team.

We get life in ministry.
We make it easy and fun for you to camp or retreat.
We understand the power of a shared experience in an outdoor setting.
We love life transformation – not just in our guests but in our own community.

But – don’t take our word for it. Watch the stories of the impact camp has on leaders, pastors, parents, and campers, and scan the real-time, real-life reviews (below) posted on Google and Facebook.

What church leaders tell us is that “we get them”. They feel valued, understood and appreciated…and when they leave us – they feel encouraged.

How is this possible? Frontline joys and scars. Many of us have worked in churches, ministries and youth groups. We bring your perspective to all we do.