Our Ministries

Our Ministries

God has called us to go to the ends of the earth delivering His good news and offering His grace and love. Str8way has stepped up to the plate and followed the call. We believe that God has called us to invest in 4 areas for His kingdom. We believe in short-term missions with long-term commitment. Although our trips last only a couple of weeks, we choose to serve in a few selected areas so that we can return over and over again. We believe relationship is the key to showing Christ and His love. The trips that Str8way takes not only serve the people in our destination areas, but also encourage those on the mission teams to be bold and strong in their faith.

Mexico
Str8way became involved with the Douglas Children's Home in Sabinas Hidalgo, Mexico in March of 2005. We sent our first group down to Sabinas and knew instantly that we would be invested in this area and returning to these children for years to come. On our first trip, there were 10 children at the home, now their numbers have doubled and they house 20 children! God has truly blessed this home and all the children within it.

If you would like to know more about our Mexico Ministry or are interested in serving with us either in Sabinas Hidalgo or Mexico City, please contact Meredi at meredigorton@str8way.com

Kenya
During the 2007 school year, we were asked to host a trip to Africa by a few of the local college students. A missionary we support in Uganda then made connections for us to serve at Kenya Church of Christ Children's Home in Kitale, Kenya. Our original intent due to the distance and cost was to go and serve once despite our belief in long lasting investment. However, after becoming involved with the children and staff at the home, as well as a feeding program in Kijabe, Kenya, we are convinced that God has confirmed a lasting relationship in these areas of Kenya.

If you are interested in the ministry taking place in Kenya, please contact Di Johnson at dijonsen@str8way.com

Nicaragua
Masaya, Nicaragua was the first place abroad that we invested in and we continue to strengthen that relationship. Douglas Children's Home in Masaya, Nicaragua is our destination every year and the children who live there look forward to our return. They know we will always send someone back to see them. The children at the home are there for several reasons: they were abandoned, their family just cannot provide for them, they have been taken there by the authorities, or a few are there by choice. Through our years of visiting this special place we have also made some great relationships in the village. We hope to increase the spread of the gospel in that neighboring area.

If you are interested in serving with us in Masaya, Nicaragua please contact Kari at karebear@str8way.com

Disaster Relief
Disaster Relief, as a part of Str8way Ministries, was created in the summer of 2005 when we responded to the aftermath of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Through our experiences, we have seen open doors for the Gospel of Jesus Christ to be shared that otherwise would have never been there. There are many countries that are resistant to and that do not welcome Christian missionaries inside their borders. However, when a disaster happens, all the rules are changed. Suddenly they need all the help they can get and there is an open door created to enter those areas with the gospel.

If you would like to know more about our Disaster Relief Ministry or are interested in serving with us in disaster relief, please contact Greg at gsjonsen@str8way.com