STORIES

Throughout the world the 25 Project empowers vulnerable children with the hope of the Gospel, loving community, and the tools they need to grow and thrive.

Dominican Republic

Bringing Hope and Healing

"Taking him up by the right hand, he helped him up, and instantly the man’s feet and ankles became strong." Acts 3:7 The Story I’m sitting on my back porch enjoying God’s beauty late this evening, on Memorial Day. Honestly, I began this journal post this morning. Sometimes I…

4 Steps to Changing a Life

Do you ever wonder if sponsorship is too complicated? Well, sponsoring through the 25 Project is simple and more importantly you can change a life! Through our sponsorship program, Name Changers, a child or youth's life is impacted greatly and our prayer is that your life will be impacted…

Patricia’s Story

Lechería Village in the Dominican Republic has many stories of trials and struggles. It becomes the greatest joy when God changes a life. I met Patricia two years ago in Lechería, but finally heard her story while serving with one of our teams. Patricia, Pepe, Vanessa were…

Que Aperidá

Que aperidá is a saying used in the Dominican Republic to indicate that something is amazing. What God is doing in the Dominican Republic is amazing! We are so pleased to announce that after many months of prayer and seeking God's guidance, He has led us to begin…

Welcome Shara Johnson!

Join us in welcoming Shara Johnson to our staff team here at 25. What a gift she already is to our team and to our kids. Shara joins us in the role of Director of Discipleship and Internships. Prior to Shara’s calling to full-time missions and ministry, Shara…

This word comes to mind…

Faithful. That was the word that continued to come to my mind this past weekend. God is faithful, He is always faithful. We’ve seen His faithfulness over and over since the beginning of this ministry. And this past weekend was no exception as He gave us more tangible…

You are here for a purpose

The Lord will fulfill his purpose for me; your steadfast love, O Lord, endures forever. Do not forsake the work of your hands.  Psalm 138:8 Each week our team meets, plans, and prays together. It is one of my favorite things we do in the office each week. During…

Orphan Sunday

"Defend the cause of the fatherless..." Isaiah 1:17 This Sunday is Orphan Sunday in thousands of churches all around the world.  As is the focus of our ministry at the 25 Project, we are passionate about caring for orphan and vulnerable children. And as you can imagine, we…

Barbara Cross joins the 25 Team!

We are so excited to announce the addition of Barbara Cross to our staff team at the 25 Project! For many years, Barbara and her husband, Ralph, have been good friends to each of our staff members and families. She has also served with us on one of…