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We bring the hope of Jesus to spiritually dark and impoverished communities (Matthew 12:21). The king is at hand!

We are ordinary people, transformed by Jesus and called to an extraordinary journey. We mobilize people to serve alongside local leaders in spiritually dark and impoverished communities, addressing multiple pressing needs. At root, we aim to see reborn men, women, and children grow and flourish as the light of the gospel touches and transforms every aspect of their communities. Just as Isaiah prophesied that the LORD’s servant would bring forth justice to the nations, and the Spirit would rest upon him; we proclaim that he has come. (Isa 11:2, 42:1)

Our Vision Statement
All people find their hope in Jesus (Matthew 12:21)

10/16/2026

“At my age, I did not expect to hear such good news. God is still with us.”

My name is Veronica Nhanza. I am ninety-two years old, and I have lived most of my life on Kome Island. At my age, many people think aches and sicknesses are just "old age" and not worth the trouble. Sometimes we are invisible in our own village.

When the Twelve21 Global team came, I felt God's hand reaching out to me. They welcomed me to the clinic with patience and respect. They listened to my worries, checked my body carefully, and gave me medicine with kind hands. I felt seen.

"We elders need care and love too — we are not just old bones," I told them. Their eyes were gentle, and they stayed to talk and pray with me.

Someone there told me about Jesus, and my heart rejoiced. I have always prayed, but hearing about Him again felt like a fresh spring of hope. I smiled, and I meant it. God is still with me — even here, even now, even at ninety-two.

Today, I feel lighter and full of gratitude. The medicine will help my body, and the words about Jesus have touched my soul. "Thank you for coming. You have given me healing and company," I told them with all my heart.

10/13/2026

A long-awaited prayer is finally taking form.

For years, the dream of a high school for Oikos was a vision, a conversation, and a repeated prayer request. Nothing yet tangible. Today, that's changed.

High school construction is in full swing in Bukabwa! Four classrooms, a storage facility, and the school fence are already underway. In two weeks, work begins on three science labs, restrooms, and the cafeteria. These are not simply buildings — they represent an opportunity to invest in young lives. They are for the children attending Oikos primary school — their dreams, questions, potential, and the future God has prepared for them.

While standing on that campus, we imagine the young men and women who will one day fill it — students who will receive a strong education, come to know Jesus, and carry their faith into their families and communities.

This story is still being built, brick by brick. Keep praying with us — for the workers, the teachers, and the children who will one day fill this campus.

Give Today: https://www.twelve21global.org/highschool

10/10/2026

"What can we do with what God has already given us?" That question, overheard from a distance, became the beginning of everything.

My name is Jesca Mathayo, and I serve as a cook at Oikos Bukabwa. My husband, Israel, works at the school as a security guard and groundskeeper. Life here was very difficult when we first arrived. Sometimes we would go to bed without eating, not for a lack of money, but because there was nowhere nearby to buy food. Those were challenging days, and we wondered how life would ever improve.

Because of our jobs, we couldn't attend the Community Transformation Program teachings; I was busy preparing meals, and Israel was keeping the school safe. But we caught parts of the teaching from a distance — just a few words here and there. Even that was enough to change our thinking. We were challenged to stop seeing our circumstances as permanent and to start looking for opportunities.

We decided to start a small chicken project. We had hope, determination, and a willingness to learn — nothing more. Today, that small beginning has grown into nearly 200 chickens. I learned skills I never imagined; I vaccinate them myself, prepare balanced feed, and monitor their health. When I look at those chickens now, I don't just see a poultry project. I see God's faithfulness.

Our lives are changing. We have greater security, new opportunities, and renewed hope. What once felt like a place of hardship has become a place where we can dream, work, and watch God provide.

10/08/2026

“I rejoice with heaven. Seeing so many people open their hearts to Jesus has been one of the greatest blessings of my life.”

During Twelve21 Global’s June mission trip to Kome Island, Mama Juliana Mtwale served in the evangelism room — the final stop every patient made after receiving medical care. She welcomed her fellow Tanzanians, one after another, and faithfully shared the hope and love of Jesus Christ.

That week, she preached Jesus to more people than ever before. Men, women, and children came through those doors and listened to the Gospel. Many responded by praying to receive Jesus as their Lord and Savior. As Mama Juliana poured out God's word day after day, she found herself renewed in the process. "This has not only been a time of serving others," she reflected, "but also a time of growth for me. The Lord has strengthened me, renewed my passion, and motivated me to continue the work of ministry."

Spiritual formation doesn’t end when our teams leave. As we walk alongside local pastors and churches on Kome Island, discipleship continues and new believers learn how to follow Christ. We're returning to Kome Island June 4–16, 2027 where we will serve and worship alongside these same churches again.

Join us! https://www.twelve21global.org/go-with-us

10/06/2026

“Today, I see changes that once seemed impossible.”

“My name is James Marwa, and I serve as the Assistant Headmaster at Oikos Bukabwa.

When I began teaching here in 2025, I quickly realized many Kabwans were simply trying to survive. Mothers and fathers struggled to fulfill their basic responsibilities, and children were growing up without the encouragement and guidance they needed. Education was a distant thought behind the weight of getting through each day.

That is why the work of Twelve21 Global has been so significant. Their presence brought a new way of thinking into this community. Through Christ-centered education and the Community Transformation Program, I’ve watched families discover their God-given purpose and responsibility — not all at once, but step by step, in small and visible ways.

Today, I see changes that once seemed impossible. Parents are working hard to improve their living conditions to better care for their children. They come to school when we invite them. Many even visit on their own to ask how their children are doing — academically and personally. For a community like Bukabwa, that is a profound transformation. Watching parents become this involved is one of the greatest joys of my work.

And then there are the children — joyful, kind, curious, and full of potential. They love to learn, they laugh freely, and they remind me daily why this work matters. Spend even a little time with them and you cannot help but want the very best for them. You begin to see what God sees — precious lives filled with incredible promise. Christ-centered education is giving them clarity of who they are in Christ, building their character, and preparing them to serve their families, communities, and nation with integrity.

I thank God for every child whose life is being shaped, every parent choosing responsibility, and every person who has partnered with Twelve21 to make this possible. This story is still being written across Bukabwa.”

10/01/2026

From “my gods are the most powerful” to “part of my heart wants to accept Jesus.”

Samson is a well-known witchdoctor on Kome Island — a man who has devoted his life to the shrines and charms surrounding his home. When the Twelve21 Global team approached, he shouted from a distance before a word could be exchanged: "You are afraid of my gods! You cannot do anything here. My gods are the most powerful!"

The team didn't retreat. They walked directly onto his compound, surrounded by everything he believed held spiritual power, and sat down with him. That act alone spoke before the Gospel did — they did not come in fear, but in the confidence of Christ and genuine love for Samson. For nearly an hour, they listened to his story and shared the hope found in Jesus. No argument. No shouting. Just conversation. Samson agreed to attend a discipleship gathering that afternoon.

He never came, so the team returned to his home the next day. Everything was different. The man who had defended his gods now sat quietly, asked thoughtful questions, and let the conversation stretch far longer than before. Near the end, Samson spoke honestly about the battle inside him: "part of my heart wants to accept Jesus, but another part hesitates." Those words carried the weight of a lifetime — beliefs, practices, identity, influence — all of it hanging in the balance. The team didn't push him toward a decision he wasn't ready to make. They answered his questions, prayed for him, and entrusted the rest to God.

There was no dramatic ending that day — no immediate profession of faith. But there was something deeply encouraging: a heart that moved from confrontation to honest consideration. God's work is often unseen and unfolds over time. Seeds were planted. Truth was shared. And the Holy Spirit continues to work long after a conversation ends.

We continue praying for Samson today — that God would complete the work He has begun and give him courage to follow Jesus wholeheartedly. Join us in that prayer. No heart is beyond the reach of God's grace.

09/29/2026

"It has reminded me that even an old guard living miles away deserves to be heard and healed."

My name is Mzee Samamba Kwiremba. I work as a security guard at a school many miles from here. I sleep early and wake before the sun because my work asks it of me. The nights are long and sometimes heavy. For a long time, I carried an ache in my body that no one seemed to notice.

When I first heard Twelve21 Global would come to Kome Island with a clinic, something stirred in me. I had been searching for someone who could listen — someone who could see beyond my tired face. So, on the night they announced the clinic, I could not sleep. I woke at 3 AM, as the stars still watched, and I began to walk. The path was dark and long; my feet knew the route, and my heart led the way.

I arrived before dawn. My legs were tired, but my spirit felt lighter simply because I had tried. At the clinic they welcomed me like a brother. They asked questions — not hurriedly, but with patience. For the first time in a long while, someone listened without looking away. They checked my body, but they also heard the things I had tucked away — my loneliness, my worries about work and my family, the nights I lie awake thinking of the future. One of the nurses took my hand and prayed with me. It was a small gesture, but it carried the weight of great love.

They gave me medicine and advice, but what mattered most was the care. I left with a packet in my pocket and warmth in my chest. If you ask me what this day changed, I will tell you plainly: it has reminded me I am not alone. Even an old guard living miles away deserves to be heard and healed. I am grateful to everyone who came — they mended a spirit.

09/26/2026

"Our children are not lacking ability—they have simply lacked opportunity."

Although he does not have a child enrolled at Oikos Bukabwa, Mr. Mabere Baja has watched this story play out for years. Growing up here, education was admired but uncommon in his community. Children who managed to finish school usually came from families with more resources. For most, school was interrupted — by distance, by poverty, by responsibilities at home.

The cost of that reached far beyond individual families. Because so few people completed their education, the village lacked teachers, skilled workers, and leaders who could help develop the community. Generation after generation, potential sat unopened — not from lack of ability, but lack of opportunity.

Mr. Mabere believes Oikos Bukabwa is beginning to change that story. When children receive a good education close to home, they grow into adults who can serve their own community — nurses, teachers, business owners, farmers with new ideas, leaders with vision. What was once out of reach is being built right where they live.

09/22/2026

“I want Jesus back so He can forgive my sins. I want to live a different life.”

That's what Leah said on a quiet morning on Kome Island — a morning that started like any other. She and her neighbor were easing into a slow start to their day when an unexpected team arrived at their home, carrying the life-changing message of the Gospel.

Both women shared that they considered themselves Christians, but somewhere along the way, they had drifted. The burdens of life, distractions, poor choices — all of it had pulled them distant from a relationship with the Jesus they once knew. The team listened to their stories, then walked them through the Gospel — tracing creation, sin, brokenness, redemption, and restoration. Leah listened intently. The message reached somewhere deep.

As the team spoke of God's love and forgiveness, Leah realized that no matter how far she had wandered, Jesus was still calling her back. That's when she said it — the words that marked her turning point: “I want Jesus back so He can forgive my sins. I want to live a different life.” She and her neighbor both chose to recommit their lives to Christ that morning, embracing again the hope and forgiveness found in Him.

By the time the team prepared to leave, the atmosphere in that home had completely changed. The sadness and uncertainty that once hung in the air gave way to smiles, joy, and a renewed sense of purpose. What began as an ordinary morning ended with two restored hearts.

This story is still unfolding. Every spiritual journey needs ongoing support and discipleship, so we continue praying for Leah and her neighbor — that God would strengthen their faith, root them firmly in His Word, and surround them with believers who will walk alongside them. Join us in praying that the seed planted that morning takes deep root and produces lasting fruit for God's glory.

09/18/2026

This summer, while on Kome Island in Lake Victoria, Tanzania, a village witch doctor invited us into his home. His name was Samson.

We were walking with a local Pastor, Amos, when Samson called out from across a courtyard: “You visit everyone else’s homes. Why are you afraid to come to mine?”

We had never met him. But Pastor Amos knew him well. So, we went to his home.

Over the next several days, we engaged with Samson in incredibly honest conversations about faith and the Gospel.

While his story is still being written, someone else in that home would leave a lasting mark on our hearts. His wife, Mariam.

Long before we arrived, Pastor Amos had been visiting their family and sharing the gospel with them.

That week, Mariam placed her faith in Jesus Christ, and we had the sacred privilege of baptizing her in the waters of Lake Victoria.

We keep thinking about what it meant to stand beside her—and how much faithful ministry happened before we ever arrived. We were there to help lower her into the water. But Pastor Amos is there to help her learn to walk in faith.

That is the heart of Twelve21 Global. We walk alongside local churches, equipping pastors who know their neighbors by name and stay with them through questions, new beginnings, and the everyday work of growing in Christ.

Yesterday was North Texas Giving Day. If you haven’t had a chance yet, will you help sustain that ministry?

We’re raising $12,210 to support four churches on Kome Island with pastoral coaching, Bibles, and discipleship resources.

Your gift helps put those resources into the hands of pastors like Amos—so they can keep teaching Scripture, visiting families, and helping new believers like Mariam grow in their faith.

Click here to give: https://www.twelve21global.org/spiritualformation

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7616 LBJ Freeway, Suite 700
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Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

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Website

http://twelve21global.org/

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