activities · 25
what they do
direct service · 24
- Community Outreach and Resource Distribution Seasonal Firewood and Essential Supplies DeliveryOrganizes outreach efforts to provide essential resources such as food, firewood, and clothing, particularly during colder months, and delivers these supplies to remote areas. This includes special events during Thanksgiving and Christmas with food distributions and gift-giving.
- Community Outreach and Resource Distribution Seasonal Firewood and Essential Supplies DeliveryOrganizes outreach efforts throughout the year to provide essential resources such as food, firewood, clothing, and supplies, particularly during colder months, to remote areas and during special events like Thanksgiving and Christmas.
- Community and Family VisitationConducts visitations with Navajo elderly in nursing homes and in the community, as well as home visitations with prayer, short services, and spending time with families and children. This also includes providing one-on-one connections with individuals and families.
- Development of Ministry Properties Youth Camp Facility ConstructionIs establishing a new property in White Water, New Mexico, and develops campgrounds for youth retreats and summer programs.
- Development of ministry infrastructure Youth Camp Facility ConstructionEstablishing new ministry properties, including a site in White Water, New Mexico, and developing campgrounds and facilities to support youth and community programs.
- Elder and family visitation ministryConducts home and nursing home visitations with Navajo elders and families, providing prayer, short religious services, fellowship, and one-on-one spiritual support.
- Home Repair and Improvement Services Accessibility Modifications for HomesProvides home repair and improvement services for elderly or disabled community members, including constructing ramps, porches, skirting, and roofing.
- Home Repair and Property Maintenance Accessibility Modifications for HomesProvides home repair and improvement services for elderly or disabled community members, including constructing ramps, porches, skirting, and roofing. The organization also provides maintenance for church and ministry properties.
- Home repair and construction services Accessibility Modifications for HomesProvides home repair, improvement, and construction services for elderly or disabled community members, including building ramps, porches, roofing, and skirting. Also develops campgrounds for youth retreats and maintains church and ministry properties.
- Language-Specific Ministry Materials Itinerant Evangelistic OutreachOffers Bible translations and ministry materials in Navajo, Apache, and Havasupai languages.
- Language-specific ministry materials Christian Literature Publishing & DistributionProduces and distributes Bible translations and ministry resources in Navajo, Apache, and Havasupai languages to support culturally relevant religious education and worship.
- Ministry Property Development and Maintenance Youth Camp Facility ConstructionEstablishes new properties, develops campgrounds for youth retreats and summer programs, and provides maintenance for church and ministry properties.
- Missionary Support and Hosting Short-Term International Mission TripsHosts work teams from across the United States annually for construction projects, outreach, and Vacation Bible Schools, and provides meals, rest, and fellowship for missionaries and teams traveling through Phoenix.
- Missionary Support and Hosting Short-Term International Mission TripsHosts work teams from across the United States annually to serve through construction projects, outreach programs, and Vacation Bible Schools. The organization also hosts missionaries and teams traveling through Phoenix, providing meals, rest, and fellowship.
- Pastoral Care and VisitationConducts visitations with Navajo elderly in nursing homes and in the community, as well as home visitations with prayer, short services, and spending time with families and children, and provides one-on-one connections with individuals and families.
- Religious Services and Bible StudiesLeads weekly worship services for local congregations across reservations, including Sunday School, biblical teaching, and sermons in English and Navajo. The organization also conducts home Bible studies and started a Bible study specifically for Native women.
- Religious and community outreach programs Children's Faith-Based Educational ProgrammingOrganizes Vacation Bible Schools, youth groups, basketball camps, and summer outreach programs to engage and disciple Native youth across the Navajo and Hopi Reservations. These programs include children's ministry, sports-based mentoring, and seasonal events to build community and spiritual development.
- Resource distribution and outreach Seasonal Firewood and Essential Supplies DeliveryConducts regular outreach efforts to deliver food, water, firewood, clothing, and other essential supplies to remote areas and vulnerable populations, particularly during colder months. Organizes special holiday events with food and gift distributions at Thanksgiving and Christmas.
- Support for visiting mission teams Short-Term International Mission TripsHosts traveling missionaries and volunteer work teams in Phoenix and on reservations, providing meals, rest, fellowship, and coordination for service projects including construction and outreach.
- Translation and Publication of Ministry Materials Itinerant Evangelistic OutreachOffers Bible translations and ministry materials in Navajo, Apache, and Havasupai languages, and contributes to publications for NAYM.
- Weekly Worship Services and Bible StudiesLeads weekly worship services for local congregations across reservations, including Sunday School, biblical teaching, and sermons in English and Navajo, and conducts home Bible studies and Bible studies for Native women.
- Weekly worship and Bible teachingNAYM missionaries lead weekly worship services, Sunday School, sermons, and home Bible studies on reservations, with some services conducted entirely in Navajo. They also host Bible studies specifically for Native women.
- Youth Programs and Events Children's Faith-Based Educational ProgrammingOrganizes youth groups, summer basketball outreach, Vacation Bible Schools, and other youth events to encourage and disciple the next generation, including basketball camps to mentor youth and build community relationships.
- Youth Programs and Mentorship Children's Faith-Based Educational ProgrammingOrganizes youth groups, summer basketball outreach, Vacation Bible Schools, and other youth events to encourage and disciple the next generation. This includes conducting basketball camps to mentor youth and build community relationships.
capacity building · 1
- Organizational governance Board Governance & Member VotingConvenes board meetings twice per year to provide strategic direction and oversight for the organization.
strategies · 18
how they think
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- Christ-centered, culturally relevant evangelism and discipleship faith-based outreachEngages Native American communities through evangelism, discipleship, and Bible-based programs that integrate cultural context, language, and traditions to increase accessibility and spiritual resonance, with the goal of transforming lives through faith in Christ.
- Community-responsive partnership model community-responsive_outreachBuilds relationships through locally tailored outreach in collaboration with churches, tribal leaders, and community organizations, using activities like sports, visitations, and cultural classes to meet practical needs while advancing spiritual engagement.
- Community-responsive partnership model community-responsive_outreachBuilds relationships with local churches, tribal leaders, and ministries to co-design outreach efforts—such as sports, cultural classes, and Bible studies—that respond directly to the unique needs and rhythms of each community.
- Community-rooted, holistic family and youth engagement holistic_family_engagementDesigns programs like Vacation Bible School to serve as community hubs that engage children, families, and elders through worship, learning, and practical support—such as meals and supplies—fostering spiritual and physical well-being in a culturally inclusive setting.
- Community-rooted, whole-family engagement through integrated programs whole-family_engagementUses programs like Vacation Bible School as holistic community events that engage children, parents, and elders together, combining spiritual teaching with physical support such as meals and supplies to meet both material and spiritual needs in a culturally grounded setting.
- Community-rooted, whole-family engagement through integrated programs whole-family_engagementUses programs like Vacation Bible School as holistic community events that engage children, parents, and elders through worship, learning, and practical support, transforming spiritual outreach into intergenerational, community-wide gatherings that meet both physical and spiritual needs.
- Culturally mindful and language-accessible ministry culturally_relevant_ministryDelivers Christ-centered teachings and resources in culturally appropriate ways, including use of Indigenous languages, blended worship practices, and collaboration with local leaders, to ensure the Gospel is communicated in the heart language and context of Native communities.
- Culturally relevant and language-accessible ministry culturally_relevant_ministryDelivers Christ-centered programs and biblical teachings in ways that honor Indigenous cultures, languages, and community contexts, including worship in Native languages, cultural classes, and translation of religious materials to increase accessibility and resonance.
- Culturally relevant and language-accessible ministry culturally_relevant_ministryDelivers Christ-centered programs in ways that honor Indigenous languages, cultural contexts, and community traditions, including bilingual worship services, translation of Scripture, and culturally tailored outreach such as cultural classes and local partnerships.
- Faith-based outreach and discipleship faith-based_outreachEngages Native American communities through evangelism, Bible studies, youth groups, and discipleship activities centered on sharing the Gospel and fostering spiritual growth across generations. This approach integrates spiritual practices like prayer and worship into all forms of service and outreach.
- Faith-based outreach and discipleship faith-based_outreachEngages Indigenous communities through evangelism, Bible studies, youth groups, and outreach events centered on sharing the Gospel and fostering spiritual growth across generations, with an emphasis on discipleship and relationship-building rooted in Christian faith.
- Faith-integrated service and stewardship faith-based_stewardshipConducts all ministry activities—including physical labor and organizational operations—with spiritual intentionality, emphasizing prayer, love, respect for the land, and faithful stewardship as expressions of Christian service.
- Faith-integrated service and stewardship faith-based_stewardshipConducts all ministry activities—including physical labor and operational management—with spiritual intentionality, emphasizing prayer, love, respect for the land, and faithful stewardship as expressions of Christian service.
- Indigenous leadership development and empowerment indigenous_leadership_developmentEquips and empowers Indigenous Christians to grow in faith and lead ministries within their own communities, fostering sustainable, locally driven spiritual transformation and long-term discipleship.
- Indigenous leadership development and empowerment indigenous_leadership_developmentEquips and empowers Indigenous Christians to lead ministries within their own communities, fostering spiritual maturity and self-sustaining faith leadership across generations.
- Indigenous leadership development and empowerment indigenous_leadership_developmentEquips and empowers Native believers, especially youth, to grow in faith and assume leadership roles within their communities, strengthening self-led ministry and long-term spiritual sustainability.
- Preparation for service and spiritual maturity faith-based_service_preparationFocuses on equipping individuals for meaningful service in the body of Christ, promoting unity in faith, deepening knowledge of God, and advancing spiritual maturity as foundational to effective ministry.
- Service-integrated ministry with faithful stewardship holistic_supportCombines physical service—such as meals, school supplies, and labor—with spiritual ministry, conducted with integrity and stewardship, to model Christian love and meet holistic community needs.
named programs · 10
what they call their work
Basketball Camps
Uses sports as a bridge to mentor youth and build relationships within the community.
Bible Translations
Translates Biblical resources and ministry materials into Native languages such as Navajo, Apache, and Havasupai to make the message accessible and meaningful.
Community Connections
Missionaries engage with local communities through small group Bible studies, sewing and weaving classes, youth basketball games, and other sports activities to build relationships and share the Gospel.
Missionary Support
Provides opportunities for individuals to come alongside current missionary staff in discipleship, outreach, and community development.
Seasonal Outreach
Organizes outreach efforts throughout the year to provide essential resources like food, firewood, and clothing, especially during colder months, and special events for Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Urban Outreach
Shares the Gospel with Native families living off-reservation in urban areas, provides spiritual support, fellowship, and discipleship opportunities, and hosts missionaries traveling through Phoenix.
Vacation Bible Schools (VBS)
Leads children's programs on Native reservations, designed to be culturally mindful, rooted in local communities, engage whole families, and meet practical needs.
Weekly Services
Missionaries lead weekly worship services for local congregations, including Sunday School, biblical teaching, sermons, and additional gatherings, varying in size and language.
Work Teams
Mobilizes individuals, churches, and groups to assist with building projects, home repairs, ministry facility improvements, and delivery of supplies to remote areas.
Worship Services
Leads Christ-centered and community-driven worship services on reservations, often blending prayer, Scripture, and music in English and Native languages, held in homes, churches, or outdoors.
relationships · 5
who they work with
- Hopi Reservation Partner — Has a growing ministry presence on the Hopi Reservation.
- Native Adult and Youth Ministry Partner — Joined with Reaching Out with Christ’s Kingdom to form Native American Youth Ministries in 2004.
- Navajo Nation Partner — Operates active ministries in multiple locations across the Navajo Nation.
- Reaching Out with Christ’s Kingdom Partner — Joined with Native Adult and Youth Ministry to form Native American Youth Ministries in 2004.
- United Indian Missions (UIM) Partner — Johanna Charley partnered with UIM for about 5 years before transitioning to Native American Youth Ministry.