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Blog Posts in GOING

GOING Nov 5, 2025

From Here to There

Maeson’s journey from serving in Phoenix to leading global trips captures GoTEN’s vision: start here, go there, and follow wherever God leads.

REFUGEES Jun 20, 2025

A Meal, a Story, and the Hope of Jesus

In a remote refugee camp near the Syrian border, a shared meal, a child’s bracelet, and the story of Zacchaeus opened hearts to Jesus—showing that transformation is just a conversation away.

GOING Jan 28, 2025

How Short-Term Trips Can Change Your Life and Theirs

Embarking on a short-term mission trip offers profound opportunities for personal growth and meaningful impact on the communities served.

REFUGEES Dec 18, 2024

Equipping Local Believers in Distant Places

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.

REFUGEES Nov 15, 2024

Three Reasons You Should Join a Mission Trip in 2025

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.

REFUGEES May 31, 2024

Mobilizing the Local Church

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

REFUGEES Apr 22, 2024

Just Go

Short-term mission trips offer valuable experiences without long-term commitments. Common concerns—such as cost, qualifications, and potential disruption—are addressed by GoTEN, emphasizing that anyone can participate. Opportunities include both international and local missions in Phoenix, allowing individuals to engage in cross-cultural ministry and support global workers.

REFUGEES Mar 15, 2024

Clues at the Front Door

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

GOING Sep 26, 2023

Three Ways to Pray: Thailand

Praying for unreached people groups in Thailand is a powerful way to participate in God's mission to reach the nations. Through our prayers, we can ask for open doors, effective leaders, and the power of the Holy Spirit to transform hearts and minds.

REFUGEES Aug 29, 2023

Special Deliveries

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

REFUGEES Aug 24, 2023

If the World Was a Waffle

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.

GOING Mar 28, 2023

GoTEN Visits Biola University

Internship spots are still available for Summer 2023!

GOING Feb 22, 2023

Connecting with Local Leaders

People need, and want in most cases, to be commissioned; to be pushed. This is one of the many jobs of a leader.

GOING Feb 15, 2023

Discovering God's Will Through Delight

The Bible is filled with verses that talk about delighting in God and the importance of having a heart for Him.

REFUGEES Feb 6, 2023

Friends Near and Far

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

GOING Oct 14, 2022

Engaging the Next Generation

GoTEN staff members had the opportunity on Monday to share with students about international trips happening in 2023, as well as local opportunities to serve refugees in Phoenix.

REFUGEES Jun 2, 2022

Not Just Another Walk in the Park

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.