Twelve21 Global

Twelve21 Global 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 prop

hesied 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)

“Timothy Juma is a young boy with a big calling on his life.” -Bhatendi Mwandandila, Class Two Teacher At Oikos School B...
06/25/2026

“Timothy Juma is a young boy with a big calling on his life.” -Bhatendi Mwandandila, Class Two Teacher

At Oikos School Bukabwa, Timothy is known as a student with a deep love for God, which shines through everything he does. While many children his age are still discovering what they want to become, Timothy already has a clear and strong dream in his heart — to become a pastor.

One day, during the student leadership selection, Timothy did something unexpected. With courage beyond his years, he stood up in front of his fellow students and said, “I want you all to vote for me to be the school pastor.”

No such position had ever existed before, but Timothy wasn’t discouraged. Instead, he stepped out in boldness and faith. He believed that if God had placed this desire in his heart, then it was worth speaking out loud.

Now, Timothy hopes to meet with the headteacher to share his vision—to create a role where he can serve others, pray with fellow students, encourage them in their faith, and help them grow closer to God.

What makes Timothy’s story special is not just his dream, but his willingness to start now. He is already living out his calling in small but meaningful ways.

Timothy believes that God has placed something important in his heart. And even though he is still young, his faith, courage, and desire to serve are already making an impact.

Today we want to take a moment to honor the fathers in our lives and those that serve so faithfully throughout the minis...
06/21/2026

Today we want to take a moment to honor the fathers in our lives and those that serve so faithfully throughout the ministry of Twelve21 Global.

Your sacrifice and stewardship is a blessing to the communities of Bukabwa and Kome Island.

Happy Father’s Day!

There is a village called Bugoro on Kome Island. It's a place you have almost certainly never heard of.But Pastor Costan...
06/19/2026

There is a village called Bugoro on Kome Island. It's a place you have almost certainly never heard of.

But Pastor Costantine Gunula has served there for years—quietly and patiently. This community is one where many people know the name of Jesus but have not yet encountered him personally.

A few miles away in Nyarusenyi Village, a congregation of fifteen gathers around Pastor Elisha Said. Their community has been wounded by men who came in God's name and left. Pastor Elisha remains.

In Miembeni, Pastor Amos Fedrick is rebuilding a church that experienced conflict and division before he arrived. He is slowly gathering the broken pieces together.

And in Mugogo Village, Pastor Deus Masasila works diligently to tend his farm before dawn so he may tend his church.

Four villages. Four pastors. Four churches engaged in the slow, ordinary, irreplaceable work of breaking spiritual darkness and awakening lasting faith.

These pastors don’t make headlines, but they do make disciples. They are the kind who remain.

Over the coming weeks, we're going to take time to tell their stories.
For now, just let these four village names settle in you.

Bugoro. Nyarusenyi. Miembeni. Mugogo.

God knows each one of them. And now, so do you.

In villages like Bukabwa and Kome Island, belief in witchcraft isn’t just superstition — it’s a powerful force shaping i...
06/16/2026

In villages like Bukabwa and Kome Island, belief in witchcraft isn’t just superstition — it’s a powerful force shaping identity, relationships, and reality. Fear, shame, and spiritual confusion have long held generations in bo***ge.

But through Christ, light is breaking through the darkness.

Each day, students at Oikos School are hearing, learning, and experiencing the Word of God.

Miriam Robert, a class five student in Bukabwa, shares "I grew up hearing stories about witchcraft and fear controlling people’s lives. Without learning the truth in school, I might still live in fear, thinking that is just how life is. I thank God for the opportunity to study and learn about Christ."

This may seem like one small testimony, but moments like this are the seeds of transformation. They have the power to transform not just one child — but a family, a community, and eventually a nation!

“Because of this school, our community will not remain the same.” I am Juma Kiyonjo, a community leader in Bukabwa Villa...
06/13/2026

“Because of this school, our community will not remain the same.”

I am Juma Kiyonjo, a community leader in Bukabwa Village. Even though I do not have a child studying at Oikos School, I have seen its impact reach far beyond the classroom. In a place where many needs remain great, I have watched teachers and staff live among us with love, discipline, and respect. Their example has begun shaping not only students, but our whole community.

As a leader, I have seen what happens when people stay, care, and become part of the life of a place. Because of this school, our community will not remain the same. We are already seeing change, and I trust even greater transformation is coming. What I have witnessed convinces me that when love, truth, and faithful presence take root in a community, God begins to change it from within.

A child who learns gratitude is learning something deeper than knowledge. Today we are deeply encouraged by a beautiful ...
06/11/2026

A child who learns gratitude is learning something deeper than knowledge.

Today we are deeply encouraged by a beautiful gesture from two of our Class Five students, Shakira and Joyce, who wrote an open letter to their teachers expressing sincere gratitude for their dedication and care. It may seem like a small moment, but in that simple act was something profound — a glimpse of hearts being formed.

Education is doing more here than teaching lessons. When students learn to recognize, honor, and give thanks to those pouring into them, it reveals growth that reaches beyond academics. It speaks of character taking root. It speaks of young lives being shaped not only in mind, but in spirit.

And perhaps this is part of the deeper miracle — that in a classroom, alongside reading and writing, gratitude is being cultivated. Honor is being learned. The seeds planted by faithful teachers are bearing fruit in ways that reach beyond the measurable.

06/09/2026

What does it look like when the hope of Jesus enters a community and stays?

In places like Bukabwa and Kome Island, spiritual darkness causes fear, poverty, and generations of deeply rooted beliefs — beliefs that leave families feeling bound and without hope. But we have seen something beautiful happen when the Gospel does more than visit, when it takes root.

Through partnership with local churches, discipleship, oral Bible translation, Christ-centered education, and community transformation, we are watching God bring restoration. Families are encountering the Word of God in their own language. Children are growing in faith and character. Mothers and fathers are discovering dignity and purpose. Churches are becoming places of refuge and strength. What was once marked by fear is being touched by hope.

This is what our Spiritual Formation work is about. Not simply meeting needs, but seeing reborn men, women, and children flourish as the light of Christ transforms every part of community life. We have seen that when the Gospel is lived, taught, translated, and embodied in faithful presence, communities begin to change from within.

And the story is still unfolding.

Would you pray with us—and consider helping strengthen this work? Your support helps continue discipleship in communities where transformation is already taking root.

“This opportunity changed my life.” I am Juliana Karuletela, mother of Joyce Mateso, a student at Oikos Kome. Before att...
06/06/2026

“This opportunity changed my life.”

I am Juliana Karuletela, mother of Joyce Mateso, a student at Oikos Kome. Before attending the Community Transformation Program, I did not clearly recognize the opportunities around me. Through the training, my eyes began to open. I learned to see what I already had in my hands and to believe that even small beginnings could become something more.

One opportunity I saw was supplying fruit to the school. I began sourcing fruit in my community and bringing it to Oikos Kome. Over time, the school became my main customer. What began as a simple opportunity became a turning point. Through this small business, I can now provide for my family. What started with fruit has grown into something I never imagined — even keeping goats as a new project and a sign of progress.

Not only is my daughter receiving an education, but God is teaching me how to overcome poverty with dignity, faith, and hard work. Today, I have hope and confidence for the future. I have learned that when you use the opportunities around you and apply what you are taught, your life can truly change.

Before anything else, we want to say thank you. Thank you for caring about the Christ-centered formation of young men an...
06/04/2026

Before anything else, we want to say thank you.

Thank you for caring about the Christ-centered formation of young men and women in Tanzania. You may never meet them here on earth, but their lives are shaped by what is being built.

This year, we are trusting God to raise $490,000 for the first foundational phase of this campus. Through your faith and generosity, $122,994 has already been given!

This land is a foundation for the next generation. Through Truth learned in this high school, students will one day strengthen the church, serve their communities, and share their faith with others.

Whether you have given financially, shared this vision with friends, or simply carried this work in prayer, please know this: your participation matters. You are part of this community’s story moving from faith to foundation, from prayer to presence.

We are deeply grateful for the way you have stood with us.

If you would like to stay connected and follow continued progress as this project unfolds, you can do so here: https://www.twelve21global.org/highschool

06/02/2026

Who is a father?

A father is someone who guides and protects. Someone who shows us our worth and value.

Through our struggles, a father’s love is revealed. He doesn’t seek to break us, but rather to build us up. A loving father helps us climb our mountains rather than abandoning us in the midst of our struggle. But in brokenness, many fathers leave behind wounds through absence, abuse, or abandonment. Like so many of us, Yusuph Emmanuel knows this kind of pain.

Fatherless: A Journey From Brokenness to Redemption is the story of one man’s journey to discover the true love of the Father. Through Yusuph’s personal story, something deep is revealed: God shows His unshakeable love in the darkest of places. He is a God who truly redeems all He allows.

On the mountain of Kilimanjaro, Yusuph’s story mirrors our own. We are reminded of a deep truth: we are not abandoned. We are pursued. We are fathered by God.

Join us and watch Fatherless today. Become a part of this story. Discover a God who restores what was broken. Discover the Father who never fails.

Click the link to watch: https://www.twelve21global.org/fatherless

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