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.