One third of our world hasn’t heard the Good News of Jesus. Yet.
Global Disciples refers to these as “least-reached” people, and fewer than 10% of all missionaries work among these groups. We live in a time where many of these people are within reach of a local church. Through our simple and effective strategy of training and coaching, believers share the Gospel in their own nations and cultures. Jesus said, “Go and make disciples of all nations,” and we’re committed to doing just that.
Global Disciples helps the church fulfill the Great Commission among least-reached people.
Our Vision
To see that every person has an opportunity to hear the Good News of Jesus Christ in a way they can understand and respond.
Our Prayer
That disciples of Jesus Christ, from many nations and vocations, will embrace this vision and do their part.
Our Mission
To make it possible for clusters of churches to multiply Christ-like disciples and locally-sustainable fellowships among least-reached people.
Our Central Focus
To equip leaders selected by their churches to multiply Christ-like disciples, who multiply churches among least-reached people.
Our Philosophy
That local expressions of the Body of Christ in close proximity to least-reached people are best able to reach them—and we all can help.
Our Values
The values guiding Global Disciples set the pattern of our relationships, integrity and ethics, how we deal with conflict, how we communicate and more.
Intimacy with Jesus.
Who we are and what we do flows from our relationship with Christ.
Trusting Relationships.
Building trust with our co-workers, partners, and donors is essential.
Risk-taking Obedience.
Obeying Christ requires the courage to risk all for our God-given mission.
Unwavering Integrity.
Being authentic, accountable, and truthful in our words and actions.
Serving with Humility.
Modelling the way of Jesus is our goal, living selflessly for God’s glory.
Transforming by Prayer.
We want our work to be conceived, birthed, and carried out in prayer.
Training in 74 Nations
Global Disciples makes it possible for the local Body of Christ in 74 nations to reach their nations. We currently have 3,475 training programs, 1,997 in Africa, 1,258 in Asia, and 220 in Latin America. Our model has proven flexible and adaptable in areas where visible Gospel activity is restricted or opposed.
Our Statement of Faith
Global Disciples serves to connect and facilitate cooperation within the global Body of Christ among clusters of churches that are engaged in discipleship, mission, and leadership training ministries and share our commitment to:
- Glorify God, the Creator and eternal Lord of the universe
- Exalt the only Savior and risen Lord Jesus Christ, God’s Son
- Rely on the Holy Spirit to teach, convict, comfort and empower
- Accept the Bible as the divinely inspired, authoritative Word of God
- Demonstrate love for those in the church, the Body of Christ
- Show love for those without Christ through lives of compassionate service, righteous living, and evangelism
- Celebrate the sanctity of human life from conception to death, understanding we are created male and female, in the image of God
- Live in sexual purity, whether single or in a marriage covenant between a man and a woman
- Pray and work diligently to see the Gospel spread to all peoples in anticipation of the glorious return of the Lord Jesus Christ
As grateful recipients of God’s grace, we always seek to act justly, to love mercy and to walk humbly with our God (Micah 6:8). In each area of responsibility, it will be our goal to seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness (Matthew 6:33). Our theological understanding flows within the believers’ church tradition and we embrace the Lausanne Covenant and the Manila Manifesto.
“For no one can lay any foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ our Lord.” (1 Corinthians 3:11)
Our History
It was November 1995. Leaders from several discipleship and mission training programs had gathered for a day of prayer and fasting. Drawn together by a common mission, they shared a common desire: to respond to the need expressed by churches worldwide to provide discipleship-mission training for their own young people.
As the Holy Spirit moved, these leaders began seeing how the barriers separating them and their ministries from each other had prevented collaboration. Through confession, brokenness, and prayer, God birthed Global Disciples and the initial training model now known as Global Disciple Training (GDT). Since then, Global Disciples has added training for trainers in small business development (SBD) and leadership development (LEAD).
Today, Global Disciples serves in partnership with more than 1,800 groups of churches fellowships or denominations, in 74 countries, providing training enabling them to equip and send out mission workers to multiply Christ-like believers and plant locally-sustainable fellowships and churches.
Global Disciples Canada was established in 2013 as a federal not-for-profit corporation with CRA registered charitable status. We see ourselves as one small part of a big thing God is doing. We pray that we’ll see spiritual renewal here at home as we partner with others who are following Jesus, often at great cost. We work closely with the international Global Disciples team to accomplish Jesus’ Great Commission.
Our Pledge
I am a global disciple of Jesus.
My allegiance is to Jesus Christ. He is the Living Word of God, as revealed by the Holy Spirit and through the Bible.
I want to do my part so everyone has the opportunity to hear the Good News of Jesus and to choose if they will believe and follow Him. My desire is to see each person experience the transforming love of Jesus, live in the fullness of the Spirit and enjoy God forever.
As a participant in a local expression of the global Body of Christ, I am united in heart and purpose with sisters and brothers of many nations, ethnic groups, languages, and churches to glorify God and to make Him known.
I believe my part as a global disciple of Jesus Christ is to:
- Pursue Intimacy with God as my Creator, Provider and Father, through Jesus my Saviour, Lord and Friend
- Love others as Jesus loves them, relating and serving as witnesses in word and deed, loving even enemies
- Pray diligently for people who do not yet know Christ, especially those unreached with the Good News
- Live generously as a steward of all God has entrusted to me, being an ambassador of our generous Master
- Rely on the Holy Spirit and the Bible to lead, guide and empower me to live, love and serve for God’s glory
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To every person who gives, prays, and partners with us—thank you. 💛
Because of your generosity, churches are being planted, disciples are being trained, and lives are being transformed in some of the hardest-to-reach places on earth.
You may never meet them in person, but heaven will. 🙌
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Christians in French-speaking West Africa are challenged daily by violence and unrest. Six coups have occurred in four different countries in just three years. Jihadist groups are occupying more territory, prompting terrorist attacks that have harmed hundreds of people. Many Western missionaries have had to leave due to threats of violence. Locally trained church planters and pastors are more essential than ever to advance the Good News of Jesus in this region.
Pray with us, as we lift up the nations in the West Africa region. Pray for protection, safety, and courage in the midst of hard circumstances!
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Did you know? Most people without access to the Gospel live in places where outside missionaries can’t go—but local believers already live there. That’s why Global Disciples Canada equips near-culture workers to take the Good News across borders, languages, and barriers.
This is missions made sustainable, relational, and local.
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One local leader in East Africa shared, “Through the training, I realized I didn’t need to wait to be sent—I was already called.”
This is the heart of Global Disciples Canada: equipping everyday believers in their own nations to reach the least-reached with the hope of Jesus. You can be part of that story.
Read more stories that you can partner with and be an impact to, at globaldisciples.ca/blog
Have you ever considered hosting an “Around the Table” event? These fun, small home group gatherings, where I come and share stories from around the world, help us share what Global Disciples is doing in a more personal way. Please email our team at info@globaldisciples.ca for more details!
God is building his eternal kingdom across the world and inviting us to join in on what He`s doing! Till the whole world hears!
To learn more about the different ways you can get involved, visit our website at globaldisciples.ca
For April, our prayer focuses on the West Africa region. This includes 11 nations: Chad, Niger, Mali, Burkina, Faso, Togo, Benin, Senegal, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Cote d’Ivoire, and Sudan.
These nations are home to approximately 225 million people with 65% considered least-reached and 477 least-reached people groups—plenty of opportunities for sharing the Good News of Jesus!
Join us as we pray for the leaders and teams working in these countires, that God will give them strength and perseverance as they continue His mission in reaching those who have yet to hear the Gospel of Jesus Christ!
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India and Sri Lanka are one of the most unreached places where the Gospel is yet to be known. We praise God for the work He`s done in bringing trained disciple-makers into these regions, for planting churches, and for transforming thousands of lives. But we know He`s not finished with India and Sri Lanka. His miraculous and supernatural works continues to move through these nations. Till the whole world knows!
Thank you for praying with us this past month. We are grateful for your faithfulness and partnership.
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Making disciples of all nations is a task that holds both promise and responsibility for believers worldwide. Embracing cultural differences and using creative strategies can make this mission successful. Jesus’ command to share his teachings calls for action, love, and support from all who follow him.
At Global Disciples Canada, we focus on equipping local leaders living near least-reached communities to become effective in their mission. One-third of the world still hasn’t heard the Good News of Jesus, and these communities are right within reach of local churches. Our unique strategy of training and coaching allows believers to share the Gospel within their own cultures, creating a ripple effect of discipleship. If you are passionate about making disciples and want to connect with a Christian mission organization committed to this mission, Global Disciples Canada invites you to partner with us today.
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Understanding the role of the Holy Spirit in discipleship is essential for believers striving to deepen their faith and relationship with Christ. As a guide, the Holy Spirit offers wisdom and direction, empowering individuals to live boldly and contribute meaningfully to their communities. The Spirit’s role in fostering unity and love among believers builds strong communities that support growth. Furthermore, the Fruits of the Spirit serve as markers of progress, helping disciples reflect and cultivate spiritual maturity.
Our Team
The global nature of our ministry is reflected in the 26 nationalities represented in our facilitators, trainers and support staff.
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