Global Impact
We believe in a wholistic approach
Our approach focuses on three major wholistic and synergistic movements of Jesus’ Kingdom that work together to change the world—and to change YOU.
Orphan & Vulnerable Care
Community Development
Church Planting
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Through the integration of three primary outlets—church planting, orphan care and community development, Westside's Global Impact Team partners with local leaders around the world to address the fundamental needs of the individual, as well as the wholistic needs of an entire community. Our strategy is to nurture these communities towards self-sustainable wholeness and to restore them to experiencing humanness in the way God intended.
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Westside has pioneered and catalyzed a wholistic movement of gospel planting, caring for the vulnerable, and community development that is impacting 10’s of thousands of people around the globe. This work is driven by initiatives like community centers, sponsorships, microfinance programs, sustainability efforts, church planting, and disciple multiplication.
Journey with us! New trips are being added every year.
Sponsor a Child
For decades, Westsiders have been wrapping their arms around global communities through caring for vulnerable children. A dedicated group of people, united by a shared mission, came together and partnered with people on mission to bring the Gospel and care for the most vulnerable in Southeast Asia, South Africa, and India. This collaboration led to the creation of the One Life Child Sponsorship Organization.
One Life is a community-based outreach that not only provides care for the physical needs of a child, such as nutritious meals and educational opportunities but also provides the love and teachings of Jesus and a sense of family. Through the efforts of One Life and Westsiders, over 2,500 children and their families have experienced God’s love and care.
While we know we can’t help every vulnerable child, by connecting sponsors with a child in need, we can make a difference, one child at a time, one life at a time.
Join our One Life family today and sponsor a child!
Fund a Project
By funding a project, you provide One Life children with opportunities they might not otherwise have. With ongoing needs throughout the year, you can choose to support a specific project or contribute to our General Fund to make a difference.
Meet the Team
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Dereck Nunley
Impact Director
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Renee Terril
Global Impact Associate & One Life Advocate
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Lauren Benson
One Life Administrator
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Elizabeth Goodman
Impact Coordinator + Guatemala Team Leader
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Darcy Carlstedt
Impact Finance Administrator
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David Tjiptogarsono & Yulia Wijata
South Africa Trip Team Leaders
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Paul Chang
SE Asia Trip Team Leader
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Heather Duwe
Guatemala Family + Student Ministry Trip Team Leader
Prayer
One action everyone can take is to join in prayer for our Global Impact initiatives and communities.
