Dear Mesa Global Partners,
The theme of this Annual Report is joy. Joy may be in short supply today, but it is prevalent in the Bible. And it starts with God. My favorite glimpse of our joyful God is Luke 15.
Jesus is sharing a meal with people who are far from God—or at least far from God’s people. He is criticized for associating with sinners. So, he tells three stories: the lost sheep, the lost coin, and the lost son. In each case, something is lost, and when it is found, there is great rejoicing. Then Jesus says, “In the same way, there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.” Jesus goes on to picture God as a gracious Father welcoming everyone to a great celebration for his lost son who has returned home!
As you read this Annual Report, you could interpret the stories and numbers as the results of the strategies and efforts of our organization. And, of course, we honor our missionaries and partners around the world for their faithful service.
A better way to interpret these results, though, is to see that God is at work among the nations. If you listen, you can almost hear the celebration going on in the Father’s house. And you can hear his invitation to come and rejoice with him! Alleluia!
John Bernard
President & CEO, Mesa Global
Our Mission
Equipping servant leaders with the church for God’s mission.
We best fulfill our calling when we serve with the global church to equip local believers for ministry. As we help plant churches and do evangelism, assist ministries of mercy and justice, and we contribute to theological education and training, we seek the holistic formation of current and emerging leaders.
THIS IS WHAT WE DO.
JOY IS HOW WE DO IT.
Impact at a Glance
We work to see the gospel
take root across cultures.
We celebrate the opportunities, big and small, that God has given us to participate in his kingdom work. The scale of our ministry varies from intimate discipleship relationships with a handful of people, to far-reaching and fast-moving digital evangelism. One story of impact not captured in the metrics below is an Easter outreach based on short-form videos in both Arabic and Farsi that resulted in almost 145k reactions, comments, and shares! We engage in a wide range of ministries, from church multiplication to pastoral training, from community and business development to anti-sex trafficking work. In all we do, we prioritize partnership with locally-led churches and ministries because we desire impact that is sustainable, leaders who are equipped, and relationships that shape us to be more like Christ!
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Our Around The Table Approach
Around the world starts around the table. Our approach is built on long-term relationships and partnerships in the global body of Christ. We seek to equip local leaders by modeling and mentoring as we do grassroots ministry together. We teach in classrooms and non-formal settings and facilitate collaborative training networks. Ultimately, our goal is to see flourishing churches in every place embodying Jesus’ love for every person.
Regional Training Hubs
Mesa's five Regional Training Hubs strengthen our global network of more than 130 seminary and training partners and connect them with churches across each region. Each Hub team includes experienced theological education leaders from each region and serves as a center for collaboration, research, and specialized training for educators and trainers. The goal is to make biblical training accessible to men and women already in ministry, yet outside the reach of current programs.
Mesa Workers
This year, 315 Mesa Workers served around the world in diverse capacities aligned with their calling, skill sets, and the needs of our partners. Through hands-on ministry, they built relationships of trust, planted churches, and served communities—living out the gospel in word and deed alongside local leaders.
Mesa Interns
Designed for 18–29-year-olds seeking to deepen their faith and explore cross-cultural kingdom work, Mesa internships offer summer and 1–2-year options. Interns gain valuable ministry experience while being discipled and equipped for their future calling. This year, 22 young leaders served in 7 locations around the world, growing in faith and leadership as they joined hands with local churches and ministries.
Mesa Scholars
Designed for theologians and researchers eager to invest in emerging Christian leaders. Mesa Scholars teach, mentor, and collaborate across cultures—advancing theological education and shaping the future of the global church. Currently, 42 Mesa Scholars serve in partnered theological communities worldwide, strengthening institutions and equipping leaders for sustainable, locally led ministry.
Updates From
our Regional
Training Hubs
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About the Regional Training Hubs
Churches are multiplying rapidly worldwide, resulting in millions of believers without biblically equipped pastors. Current training methods are not able to reach all the new leaders God is raising up. To address this challenge, our Regional Training Hubs bring together seminaries, training organizations, and local churches to collaborate effectively. Hub teams coordinate efforts, foster partnerships, and provide specialized training to trainers, enabling them to expand leadership development initiatives.
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Strengthening Measurement Across Regional Training Hubs
Over the past year, Mesa Global has partnered with Radiant Global Insights to enhance our approach to measuring and communicating the outcomes of our Regional Training Hubs. It is important for us to know that our efforts—and your contributions—truly are making a positive impact! We have developed new frameworks and survey instruments to evaluate the effectiveness of our activities with our extensive network of 130+ seminaries and non-formal training partners. This work of measurement and evaluation will ensure that transformative, biblical formation reaches an increasing number of church leaders who desperately need it.
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Our Goals for Hubs
Mesa Global aims to see flourishing churches in every place, with local leaders who are equipped to lead the church on God’s mission in their neighborhoods and nations. Through Hubs, we aim to:
- Make theological education accessible to more leaders who need it
- Promote training materials that are biblical and contextual
- Align training more closely with the ministry of local churches
- Enhance the skill sets of trainers
- Foster greater responsiveness to the challenges and opportunities church leaders face in their communities and nations
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Evaluating Outcomes to Demonsrate Change
We are currently completing an outcomes evaluation of partner training ministries across four regions. This initiative aims to provide the first robust data set on how the training partners our Hubs serve are forming leaders and strengthening local churches across their regions. These insights will empower us to allocate resources more strategically, amplify successful strategies, and share compelling stories of transformation with our global community of partners and supporters. Expect to see this data from us in the coming months!
From the field
Stories
Read the stories below to see what God is doing among the nations through our Mesa Global workers.
A Sunrise in Oaxaca: Lucy's Journey From Darkness to Hope
Hope in the Hills: Paster Parbat Rai
Board of Directors
David Dwight
John Bernard
Matt Boyd
Albert Chen
Michele Dudley
Jill Esau
Keyla Pavia
Norie Roeder
Elizabeth Sendek
Tim Whitener
Lorna Stern
Hank Wood
Financials
Mesa Global Expenses
Here is a glimpse into our distribution of expenses.
Looking Ahead with Joy
The story of joy at Mesa Global is still being written. As we look back on the year of ministry, equipping, partnership, and generosity that God has provided for, we also look ahead with expectation to all he will continue to do. As we come around the table with global leaders, partners, and donors we are inspired to share in this joy together.
We anticipate a season of continued growth and deepening of relationships in our spheres of ministry. We are laying the ground work to establish a sixth Regional Training Hub with our partners in the Middle East and North Africa region. We have expanded our Mesa Intern locations in anticipation of more next-generation workers responding to God's invitation to serve. We are pouring into young leaders serving with our ministry teams to equip them for more influence and sustainable ministry impact.
None of this is possible without you. You are part of the Mesa family, coming together in prayer, in presence, and in partnership.With Christ before us and your partnership beside us, the joy of giving has no end. Thank you for being a part of what God is doing around the world through Mesa Global.
Your generosity in supporting the work of Mesa Global is equipping servant leaders and sharing the love of Christ across the globe.
