A people sent — for the sake of His name.
Ethnos exists to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ to every nation, plant healthy churches, raise indigenous leaders, and serve communities with holistic compassion.
Our Vision
A thriving disciple-making movement in every people group on earth, glorifying Christ through the local church.
Our Mission
To equip the body of Christ to proclaim the Gospel cross-culturally, plant indigenous churches, train leaders, and care for communities in Jesus' name.
Core Values
Biblical fidelity · Prayerful dependence · Indigenous partnership · Holistic compassion · Integrity & transparency · Unity in diversity.
Statement of Faith
We affirm the historic Christian faith: one God in three persons, the deity and resurrection of Christ, salvation by grace through faith, and the authority of Scripture.
From a small prayer meeting to 47 nations.
- 1998
Founded around a prayer meeting in East Africa with 12 believers.
Step 1 - 2005
First mission teams sent to unreached peoples across West Africa.
Step 2 - 2014
Launched our missionary training school and Bible translation initiative.
Step 3 - Today
320+ missionaries serving in 47 nations — and just getting started.
Step 4
The team God has gathered.
Servants of Christ entrusted to steward this mission with humility, wisdom, and accountability.
Rev. Samuel Okonkwo
President
Dr. Esther Mwangi
Director of Missions
Pastor Caleb Diallo
Head of Training
Joanna Adeyemi
Director of Operations
Stewards before the Lord and before you.
We publish annual audited reports, partner with trusted networks, and submit to a diverse board of directors. Every gift entrusted to Ethnos is handled with care, integrity, and intentionality.
- Independently audited annual reports
- Diverse, independent board of directors
- Member of global accountability networks
- 100% of designated gifts go to the field