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God Seeks Volunteers

“I don’t think I’m called to go overseas.” It’s a phrase we hear often—and one that can quietly keep us on the sidelines of God’s mission. But is a supernatural calling always required? In this article, we explore the case of the prophet Isaiah to demonstrate how availability often comes before assignment.

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Community Features

Community features let you step into work happening in One Collective communities today. Hear from Catalysts and other leaders about the challenges and milestones of holistic work - and watch what happens when people come together around a vision for change.

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Opportunity for Change is Ripe in Papagayo
Opportunity for Change is Ripe in Papagayo

What happens when a community is ready for transformation—and just needs the right person to help bring it to life? In the hills of Nicaragua, Papagayo Farm is more than fields and buildings. It’s a place where people come together, where agriculture creates opportunity, and where lasting change is within reach. Now, with a new season ahead, Papagayo is looking for someone to help lead what’s next.

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Transforming a Kenyan Community Through Faith and Holistic Impact
Transforming a Kenyan Community Through Faith and Holistic Impact

One of our newest communities in Kenya is a great practical example of how One Collective’s model of Integrated Community Transformation (ICT) takes shape in everyday work. There are four steps to the ICT process: Enter, Evaluate, Engage, and Expand, and one person in the center of them all: Jesus. Continue reading to see how ICT has impacted one Kenyan community over the past few years.

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What Does it Take for Transformation to Spread from One Community to Another?
What Does it Take for Transformation to Spread from One Community to Another?

How sustainable change in Masatepe is laying the groundwork for a new chapter of transformation in Ticuantepe—and the opportunity to be part of what God is already doing.

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Case Studies

Get an up-close look at initiatives, projects, and partnerships that are resulting in lasting change. Hear how leaders around the world are innovating and collaborating to solve complex problems.

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Dove Power, Serpent Power
Dove Power, Serpent Power

Rev. Dr. Alexia Salvatierra has helped churches move from compassion to action for nearly 50 years. Her story challenges us to ask: What if justice isn’t just a cause—but a calling for the whole church?

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The Difference Long-Term Partnership Makes
The Difference Long-Term Partnership Makes

Around the world, long-term partnerships play a vital role in creating change that lasts - but the path to establishing these partnerships can be challenging. How can a church, business, or university come alongside a specific community well?

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A Welcoming Community for Emancipated Foster Youth
A Welcoming Community for Emancipated Foster Youth

Engaging a community with complex needs can feel overwhelming, especially when the systems designed to help fall short. DSF Werks, a non-profit organization working with foster youth, employs a people-focused approach that provides an excellent example of how to love one’s community and create practical solutions that build hope, community, and lasting change.

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Interviews

Learn from experts and people with experience about topics across the non-profit industry and work in communities around the world today.

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How a Week in Nicaragua Changed How I Live
How a Week in Nicaragua Changed How I Live

When obedience meets opportunity, faith becomes personal. Lauren’s unexpected ‘yes’ to a mission trip in Nicaragua sparked a deeper connection with God—and a renewed calling to live with purpose.

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What Makes an Organization Financially Trustworthy?
What Makes an Organization Financially Trustworthy?

Thoughts on evaluating financial integrity from Mark Erkenswick — Partner-in-Charge of Audit at KPMG

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Breaking Barriers: Creating Inclusive Workplaces for Neurodivergent Workers in Vietnam
Breaking Barriers: Creating Inclusive Workplaces for Neurodivergent Workers in Vietnam

In Vietnam, many neurodivergent individuals struggle to find work and community. One couple set out to change that—building inclusive workplaces, launching a coffee shop, and reshaping perceptions of disability. Their story proves that when given a chance, people thrive.

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Serving Resources

Interviews, advice, and feedback about topics that on-field workers can use to create lasting change.

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God Seeks Volunteers
God Seeks Volunteers

“I don’t think I’m called to go overseas.” It’s a phrase we hear often—and one that can quietly keep us on the sidelines of God’s mission. But is a supernatural calling always required? In this article, we explore the case of the prophet Isaiah to demonstrate how availability often comes before assignment.

Read More →
What to Prioritize When Exploring Serving Overseas
What to Prioritize When Exploring Serving Overseas

There are many factors that can be taken into account while considering serving overseas, but only one ultimate priority. Will the specific opportunity before you allow you to draw near to God?

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Opportunity for Change is Ripe in Papagayo
Opportunity for Change is Ripe in Papagayo

What happens when a community is ready for transformation—and just needs the right person to help bring it to life? In the hills of Nicaragua, Papagayo Farm is more than fields and buildings. It’s a place where people come together, where agriculture creates opportunity, and where lasting change is within reach. Now, with a new season ahead, Papagayo is looking for someone to help lead what’s next.

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