My People International (MPI) is a non-denominational / cross-cultural Christian ministry with Native North Americans. Though predominantly comprised of Native people, the staff and board of MPI reflect a strong commitment to Native leadership development in an intercultural setting.
What is our History?
My People International was federally incorporated as a non-profit charitable corporation in the fall of 2000 and was issued a CRA designation as a charitable organization in Canada and a 501 (c) 3 in the USA effective shortly thereafter.
My People International was initiated in response to the need for a more effective paradigm of ministry in the Native North American community - many decades of work in traditional mission had left a large, untouched Native community; many who had set out on the Jesus Way struggled to grow and become healthy.
The organization expanded quickly to its present staff of eleven full and part-time staff (and spouses) with a growing number of associates in Canada and the USA. This mix of primarily Native, supported by non-Native staff focus their efforts on biblically centred leadership development. Staff work from home offices across Canada and the USA
The Canadian head office is located at Evansburg, Alberta, while the US Head office is located in Vancouver, Washington. US administration is undertaken in St. Paul, Minnesota.
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Our Vision
“Every Indigenous person will embrace a life-giving relationship with the person of Jesus – and experience that relationship in an Indigenous way.”
Our Mission
“To communicate the teachings of Jesus to Native North American people in a culturally relevant way; to encourage life to be centered in a spiritual relationship with Jesus; and, to facilitate culturally appropriate participation within the wider community of indigenous and other people who follow Jesus.”
Our Commitment
Tell the story of our Creator’s grace in renewing the life of all of creation.
Equip people to serve the Creator effectively throughout all of creation.
Serve the Native and wider Indigenous world in community transformation. |
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