For over a decade, GoTEN has been involved in ministry in Myanmar, a journey that began when Burmese refugees in Arizona introduced us to their friends and family back home. Since then, we’ve trained hundreds of church planters and supported the work of four indigenous believers who now serve as GoTEN missionaries.

GoTEN has multiple exciting trips planned to visit both familiar and new locations in 2025! These trips will deepen your understanding of cross-cultural ministry while also providing lasting encouragement to those in need.

ShopRefugee is an accessible job training program that allows busy mothers to increase their employability.

His early days were filled with frustration, and he could say only a few words like 'bathroom' and 'Mom.'

Boman arrived in America from Afghanistan with nothing but a few belongings and a heart full of hope.

The goal behind GoTEN’s internship program is to provide young, motivated servants the opportunity to learn and grow under experienced guidance and get their first taste of cross-cultural ministry.

GoTEN prioritizes connecting the church with opportunities to get educated, get locally involved, go, and get to work.

Inviting someone into your home and showing hospitality, regardless of who they are, is a sign of mutual respect and care.

Whatever journey you feel called to take, GoTEN can help you get there. If you feel called, just go!

As followers of Christ, we can use Ramadan as a reminder to pray for our Muslim neighbors and friends.

Enjoy these practical tips to help you transition from neighbor to friend as you visit their home and share life together.

While resettlement presently appears far from hitting peak numbers, “the next wave” is almost inevitable. The time for the Church to prepare is now.

Here are three ways we can pray specifically for unreached people groups in Myanmar:

Significant time and investment is necessary, but achieving this level of friendship is truly one of life’s greatest honors.

As we celebrate Christmas, let’s remember that the story of Jesus is also a story about refugees, and a reminder that we must stand in solidarity with those who find themselves displaced, vulnerable and oppressed.

Friendship is a bond between two people, commonly developed through shared interests or experiences. Find out how to go from neighbor to friend!

God is very clear about how He desires the people of His kingdom to welcome their neighbors. GoTEN is intentional about creating an environment that is welcoming to newly arrived neighbors and invites you to be part of it!

GoTEN has so many faithful, cheerful supporters that work in unison to help provide for the organization in its work among unreached people groups. We want to thank Jan and Chuy Martinez for coordinating a fundraising campaign with the congregation at Circle of Peace Church.

These baskets of kitchen supplies and colorful bags of school supplies are a representation of the servant heart of Christ.

What does a waffle have to do with missions? This 4 minute video will make you think about missions every time you eat a waffle.

The kids’ program is a place where children, like Remy, will be heard, valued and loved.

Through our prayers, we can offer hope and comfort to our brothers and sisters in Afghanistan.

Students in our sewing classes are working hard to prepare for the day that another full time position opens, and would love to have your help.

As Christians, we can pray for the people of Sudan in several ways.

Maintaining resilience, however, and continuing to prepare for the moment might pay dividends when least expected.

As Christians, we can pray for their protection, healing, and restoration, as well as for justice and peace to prevail.

Just as Jesus felt for his friends, made time for them, and shared in their loss, our staff stepped up to do the same for their friend.

Each time thoughts and prayers go out, the thought undoubtedly comes back: “where are you, God?”

Fox 10 in Phoenix recently covered Shop Refugee in the video story above.

It's not just about drinking tea; it's an opportunity to relax and enjoy each other's company.

Pray that in their joy, they would then share those stories with their family members and friends, near and far.

Consider what it would be like if you lived with circumstances such as Somalis do.

Through you, they see the love and commitment of a friend, someone who loves and follows Jesus, someone who is invested in their success.

GoTEN’s greatest hope for its staff, volunteers and students is that while learning and teaching English, they would be able to develop lasting friendships that grow into experiencing true community together.

GoTEN offers sewing classes, free of charge, to many of these same women.

On May 21st at Mountain View Park, GoTEN had a unique opportunity to serve some of its refugee students that are currently living in temporary housing at a hotel.

One of a teacher’s greatest challenges is the transition from the student-teacher relationship to the friend-friend relationship. A natural connection makes the difficulties of learning this difficult language much less discouraging.

When many refugees arrive in the United States, they feel as though few people they meet have “walked a mile in their shoes”.

GoTEN strives to equip people to love their neighbors, helping legally resettled refugees learn English, get jobs and experience Christian community. Sometimes it all starts with “yes, I can help!”

In November, the GoTEN Dallas team was able to host a Thanksgiving party for its students, volunteers, and their families at its English classroom.