What makes a great story? As I have spent some time writing in recent years, I’ve thought about the elements that make a story so powerful. Is it the way the story is told? Is it the anecdotes or the structure? While these things can make a story compelling, I believe a story’s ability to transform someone is ultimately what makes it great. Consider the gospel. It is the greatest story ever told because it has the power to transform lives for eternity.
The simplest way to explain the mission of East-West is to say we seek to share the greatest story the world has ever known with those who have never heard it. By God’s grace, He worked through this ministry to share His story with millions of people last year. Because of that, nearly 1 million lives were transformed in the world’s spiritually darkest places. Whether you gave a financial gift, went on a short-term mission team, or prayed for the unreached last year, you helped share God’s story among the nations.
As you read through this report, I pray you are emboldened to continue sharing the gospel so more people can know the transformative love of Christ. Thank you for helping us reach the unreached in 2024!
East-West works among unreached and unengaged unreached people groups in 49 countries encompassing 10 regions around the world.
Twenty of these countries (41%) are on the World Watch List for places where Christians are most persecuted.
East-West works among unreached and unengaged unreached people groups in 49 countries encompassing 10 regions around the world.
Twenty of these countries (41%) are on the World Watch List for places where Christians are most persecuted.
7.3 million people were reached
with the gospel.
7.3 million people were reached with the gospel.
1,055 workers were sent.
Missionaries and national partners are equipped to share the gospel in unreached communities through building relationships with locals and discipling new believers. In addition, these gospel laborers also use the following methods to reach the unreached:
In about a week’s time, a small team can partner with field workers to share the gospel with numerous people in strategic locations. In 2024, East-West short-term mission teams shared the gospel with 31,750 people.
Using an online ad or social media post, field workers can connect with people who are interested in having a spiritual conversation and are open to hearing more about Jesus.
Local believers can use a projector and enough space for a crowd to show the “JESUS” film, which chronicles the life of Christ. Being able to see and hear the message of Jesus on a screen can move hearts to faith.
In places that lack basic health care, medical outreach can open the door to accessing closed communities. These teams can provide medical care and share the gospel with those who have never heard it.
In about a week’s time, a small team can partner with field workers to share the gospel with numerous people in strategic locations. In 2024, East-West short-term mission teams shared the gospel with 31,750 people.
Local believers can use a projector and enough space for a crowd to show the “JESUS” film, which chronicles the life of Christ. Being able to see and hear the message of Jesus on a screen can move hearts to faith.
Using an online ad or social media post, field workers can connect with people who are interested in having a spiritual conversation and are open to hearing more about Jesus.
In places that lack basic health care, medical outreach can open
the door to accessing closed communities. These teams can provide medical care and share the gospel with those who have never heard it.
The methods may vary, but the message is the same—Jesus paid the penalty for sins and offers the free gift of salvation to anyone who accepts it. It is the great story that is leading the unreached out of darkness and into the light of redemption.
Umme has been crippled in one leg for years and tried many rituals to find healing. Nothing worked, and she became desperate to find a solution. So, when an East-West short-term mission team arrived at her South Asian village with a message of good news, Umme wanted to hear what these foreigners had to say.
Jordan and Beth, two of the team members, entered a house full of people waiting for them. Umme sat on the floor as Beth began sharing her story and God’s story. Though Beth shared how Jesus transformed her life, no one responded.
Jordan then tried to appeal to the crowd’s intellect with apologetics. Some people seemed interested in what Jordan shared, but they were still unmoved. As Beth looked around, she saw Umme’s leg and felt compelled to pray for her healing. She and Jordan knelt down next to Umme. While they prayed, Beth, who is a doctor, checked Umme’s reflexes to see if any nerves in her leg were working.
East-West is supported by the gifts of partners who share our passion for multiplying disciples in the world’s spiritually darkest areas.
We are committed to stewarding well the resources God has given us to take the gospel to those who have not heard of the saving work of Jesus Christ on the cross. We strive to communicate the impact and needs of ministry projects with integrity. Because of that, we want to share with you our financial highlights from 2024.
By mobilizing the global Church to reach all people, East-West is seeking to accomplish these faith goals in 2025:
Share the gospel with 8.8 million people
Multiply 555,000 disciples
Train 29,000 new leaders
Plant 23,000 new churches
Send 1,225 new workers
Engage 70 new unreached people groups
