A Decade of Ministry in Phoenix
10 Years of Connecting, Communicating, and Discipling
On October 25, we marked our GoTENth Anniversary with an exhibit‑style celebration. Donors, volunteers, church partners, and staff gathered to remember what God has done and to look ahead together. The story isn’t one day; it’s a decade of steady steps among the nations God has brought to Phoenix.
What We Celebrated
The event was designed as an exhibit walk‑through. Guests met staff from across the Valley and saw how everyday relationships open doors for the gospel:
Apartment Ministry
- Kids program: soccer, games, and gathering for Bible stories.
- English classes serving 20+ Afghan families.
- In‑home English and Bible story visits with Rohingya & Afghan women.
GoTEN Training Center
- English & Kids programs at the Center.
- Upcoming training events for volunteers and missionaries.
- Staff who visit homes to share Bible stories with the nations here.
ShopRefugee (Sewing)
Guests toured and shopped handmade products. Over $1,200 was sold at the event.
$44,479 in gross sales since 2021-95% goes directly to each seamstress.
From Phoenix to the Nations
Ministry in Phoenix helped launch teams serving diaspora communities in multiple countries in Asia—continuing relationships across borders.
10‑Year Milestones
A few highlights from our story so far—and where we’re headed next.
2015
Started English classes in a rented apartment within walking distance.
Refugees served: ~40
2017
Expanded west to Paradise Vista, connecting with refugee families in the West Valley.
Refugees Served: ~88 served
2018
Opened East Site among Somali neighbors; launched Dallas site reaching Texas families.
Refugees Served: ~460 served
2019
Began North Site serving Arabic speakers, deepening friendships across neighborhoods.
Refugees Served: ~820 served
2020
Moved our original site into a shopping center; expanded west to Oakwood Villas.
Refugees Served: ~1,260 served
2021
Launched ministry in Colorado Springs and started Kids programs in Phoenix apartments.
Refugees Served: ~2,800 served
2022
Sent a team to Asia to serve diaspora communities preparing to move abroad.
Refugees Served: ~3,600 served
2023
Opened the GoTEN Training Center—home for Kids, Sewing, and missionary training.
Refugees Served: ~5,200 served
2026–2030 (Future Vision)
Following God’s lead to open new sites in three U.S. cities.
Goal: 10,000+ connections
Phoenix Church Partners
We’re grateful for the local churches who pray, serve, and partner with us to welcome the nations in Phoenix.