activities · 14
what they do
direct service · 14
- Conducting evangelism and discipleship ministry among Native communitiesEngages in ongoing evangelism, discipleship, mentorship training, and ministry of helps among Native American and First Nations communities, a core focus of its work for 50 years.
- Conducting evangelism and discipleship ministry among Native communities Church Planting and Gospel OutreachEngages in core ministry activities including evangelism, discipleship, mentorship training, and ministry of helps targeted toward Native American and First Nations communities.
- Conducting evangelism and discipleship ministry among Native communitiesEngages in core ministry activities including evangelism, discipleship, mentorship training, and practical ministry of helps within Native American and First Nations communities.
- Hosting Christian leadership conferences for Native communities Native Christian Leadership & Reconciliation GatheringsHosts the Native Peoples Christian Leaders Conference, which convened over 125 Christian leaders from 14 U.S. states, two Canadian provinces, and 24 tribes in Rapid City, South Dakota.
- Hosting Christian leadership conferences for Native communities Native Christian Leadership & Reconciliation GatheringsHosts the Native Peoples Christian Leaders Conference, which convenes over 125 Christian leaders from 14 U.S. states, two Canadian provinces, and 24 tribes in Rapid City, South Dakota.
- Hosting leadership conferences for Native Christian leaders Native Christian Leadership & Reconciliation GatheringsHosts the Native Peoples Christian Leaders Conference, which convened over 125 Christian leaders from 14 U.S. states, two Canadian provinces, and 24 tribes in Rapid City, South Dakota.
- Hosting major anniversary and celebration events Native Christian Leadership & Reconciliation GatheringsHosted a 50th-anniversary celebration in March 2025, featuring guest speaker Will Graham, marking five decades of ministry to Native American and First Nations communities.
- Hosting major anniversary and outreach events with prominent Christian figures Native Christian Leadership & Reconciliation GatheringsHosted evangelist Will Graham at its 50th Anniversary Celebration in March 2025, marking five decades of ministry to Native American and First Nations communities.
- Leadership outreach and speaking engagements Native Christian Leadership & Reconciliation GatheringsHuron Claus, President/CEO, regularly travels to speak at churches, conferences, and special events, including notable appearances at Wheaton College and CHIEF’s 50th anniversary celebration featuring Will Graham.
- Leadership outreach and speaking engagements Native Christian Leadership & Reconciliation GatheringsHuron Claus, President/CEO, regularly travels to speak at churches, conferences, and special events to minister to Native peoples, including a presentation at Edman Memorial Chapel of Wheaton College on October 1, 2025.
- Leadership representation and speaking engagements Native Christian Leadership & Reconciliation GatheringsHuron Claus, President/CEO, regularly speaks at churches, conferences, and special events across the country, including at Wheaton College’s Edman Memorial Chapel on October 1, 2025, and at CHIEF’s 50th Anniversary Celebration featuring Will Graham.
- Organizing large-scale gatherings for Native Christian men Native Christian Leadership & Reconciliation GatheringsOrganizes major gatherings of Native Christian men for worship and reconciliation, including an event that brought together over 5,000 participants from across the United States.
- Organizing large-scale gatherings for Native Christian men Native Christian Leadership & Reconciliation GatheringsOrganizes large gatherings of Native Christian men for worship and reconciliation, including an event that brought together over 5,000 participants from across the United States.
- Providing spiritual leadership through speaking engagements Native Christian Leadership & Reconciliation GatheringsHuron Claus, President/CEO, regularly ministers by speaking at churches, conferences, and special events, including at Edman Memorial Chapel at Wheaton College on October 1, 2025.
strategies · 16
how they think
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- Collaborative ministry partnerships with churches and native leaders collaborative partnershipsAdvances outreach and community impact by forming strategic alliances with local churches, native pastors, and ministry organizations to create synergistic, culturally grounded evangelism and discipleship efforts.
- Collaborative ministry partnerships with local churches and Native leaders collaborative partnershipsAdvances Indigenous ministry through strategic partnerships with local churches, Native pastors, and inter-organizational alliances to multiply outreach and spiritual impact.
- Collaborative ministry partnerships with local churches and Native leaders faith-based partnership modelAdvances outreach and community impact by forming Ministry Alliances and strategic partnerships with local churches and dedicated Native pastors, leveraging shared resources and spiritual engagement for greater collective impact.
- Community-centered spiritual awakening through prayer and evangelism spiritual awakeningSeeks spiritual awakening and family salvation within Native communities by promoting evangelism and establishing local houses of prayer to sustain communal spiritual life.
- Faith-based Indigenous leadership development through discipleship Indigenous Christian leadership developmentDevelops next-generation Native Christian leaders through discipleship, biblical training, and mentorship, with the goal of creating spiritual impact across families, communities, churches, and tribal leadership.
- Faith-based Indigenous leadership development through discipleship and partnership Indigenous Christian leadership developmentDevelops Indigenous Christian leaders across generations by combining discipleship, biblical training, and partnership with native pastors and organizations, aiming to strengthen families, churches, and tribal communities through spiritually grounded leadership.
- Faith-based Indigenous leadership development through discipleship and partnership Indigenous Christian leadership developmentDevelops next-generation Native Christian leaders through discipleship, biblical training, and partnerships with Indigenous pastors and organizations, aiming to create mentors who impact families, communities, churches, and tribal governance.
- Faith-based Indigenous leadership development through discipleship and partnership Indigenous Christian leadership developmentDevelops next-generation Native Christian leaders through discipleship, biblical training, and partnerships with Indigenous pastors and organizations, aiming to strengthen families, churches, and tribal communities through spiritually grounded leadership.
- Faith-based evangelism and spiritual outreach to Native communities faith-based outreachEngages in gospel-centered outreach to Native Americans through evangelism and spiritual awakening initiatives, aiming to bring individuals and families to Christian faith.
- Faith-centered evangelism and outreach to Native communities faith-based outreachEngages in gospel-centered outreach to Native Americans through evangelism and responsive service, aiming to spread Christian teachings and support spiritual growth within Indigenous populations.
- Faith-centered evangelism and spiritual awakening outreach faith-based outreachEngages in gospel-centered outreach and evangelism to promote spiritual awakening and family salvation among Native American communities.
- Interdenominational unity and reconciliation among Native Christian communities interdenominational spiritual unityFosters spiritual unity, reconciliation, and collaboration among Native Christians across tribal and denominational lines through shared prayer, ministry alliances, and collective spiritual purpose.
- Interdenominational unity and reconciliation among Native Christian communities interdenominational spiritual unityFosters spiritual unity, reconciliation, and collaborative prayer across tribal communities and Christian denominations to strengthen collective indigenous ministry and promote spiritual awakening.
- Interdenominational unity and reconciliation among Native Christian communities interdenominational spiritual unityFosters spiritual unity, reconciliation, and collaboration among Native Christians across tribal and denominational lines through shared prayer, alliances, and spiritual purpose.
- Interdenominational unity and reconciliation among Native Christian communities interdenominational spiritual unityFosters spiritual unity, reconciliation, and collaborative prayer across tribal communities and Christian denominations to strengthen collective Indigenous ministry and promote spiritual awakening.
- Partnership-driven faith outreach and ministry collaboration collaborative partnershipsAdvances gospel outreach and community impact by partnering with local churches, Native leaders, and inter-organizational alliances to create synergistic ministry efforts.
named programs · 8
what they call their work
BUILD: Biblical, United, Indigenous, Leadership, Development
A partnership with Center for Indian Ministries focused on developing Native Christian leadership.
CHIEF Prayer Circle
An initiative encouraging daily prayer for the ministry's heartbeat and specific needs of Native First Nations.
Community Impact
Initiatives aimed at transforming indigenous communities through Christian principles.
Discipleship/Leadership Development
Training and mentoring indigenous believers to become Christian leaders.
Evangelism
Spreading the Christian gospel to indigenous people groups.
Ministry Alliances
Collaboration with other organizations to achieve greater impact in Native ministry.
Ministry Events
Includes conferences, leadership training, and vision trips.
Native Christian Leadership Forum
An event designed to encourage, equip, and empower Native Christian leaders.
relationships · 17
who they work with
- Billy Graham Partner — Founded in 1975 at his request.
- Billy Graham Partner — The ministry was started by Tom Claus with the encouragement and guidance of Dr. Billy Graham.
- CHIEF, Inc. Partner — Primary operating name and organizational entity for Christian Hope Indian Eskimo Fellowship.
- Center for Indian Ministries Partner — Collaborates with CHIEF on the BUILD leadership development program.
- Center for Indian Ministries Partner — Partners on the BUILD (Biblical, United, Indigenous, Leadership, Development) program.
- Chris Fabry Live Show Partner — Huron Claus, President of CHIEF, was featured on the show to discuss 50 years of CHIEF's ministry.
- Harvest Bible Chapel Partner — Had a conversation with Dr. Michael Vanlaningham, Director of Research at Harvest Bible Chapel.
- Judson University Partner — Hosted Huron Claus for Founders’ Day and community events, supporting outreach in indigenous ministry.
- Moody Bible Institute Partner — Had a conversation with Dr. Michael Vanlaningham, a former Professor of the Bible at Moody Bible Institute.
- Moody Radio Partner — Huron Claus was featured on Chris Fabry Live Show.
- Moody Radio Partner — Huron Claus, President of CHIEF, was featured on the Chris Fabry Live Show.
- Native First Nations Partner — Collaborates with Native First Nations to support prayer and community initiatives.
- North Chapel Partner — Partner church in Fountain Hills, AZ, collaborating in ministry to Native peoples through speaking engagements.
- Rehobeth Christian School Partner — Huron Claus interviewed Kevin Ruthven, a teacher at Rehobeth Christian School.
- Sacred Road Ministries Partner — Recommended by CHIEF for volunteer opportunities among the Yakima of Washington and the Warm Springs, OR area.
- Tribal Rescue Ministries Partner — Had a conversation with Craig S. Smith, President of Tribal Rescue Ministries.
- Wheaton College Partner — Huron Claus spoke at Edman Memorial Chapel.