That Every Nation Would
Hope in Christ
What is the 10/40 Window?
The 10/40 Window is the box or “window” that runs from northern Africa through the far east Asia around 10° north through 40° north of the equator.
The 10/40 Window has a few specific difficulties that missionaries and churches have to take into consideration. Many (NOT all!) countries in this area are hostile to Christianity and hinder its momentum. Every believer can be subjected to hostility from family members, governmental agencies, and other individuals or organizations in the area. Because of this, missionaries and funding to advance Christianity in these areas is often scarce. Jesus has called all Christians to take this hope everywhere, even to the most challenging places in the world.
“Go therefore and make disciples of all nations (ethnos), baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”
– Matthew 28:18-20
“Ethnos” is best translated as ethnic or people groups. Jesus commanded His disciples to go and make disciples of all people groups.
However, there are still around 3 billion people in approximately 6,000 unreached people groups in the 10/40 Window. These people have virtually zero opportunity to hear about Jesus.
Our ultimate goal is that everyone in the 10/40 Window has the opportunity to hear and respond to the hope found in Christ alone.
Therefore, our mission is to increase and maintain the Evangelical community among these unreached people groups. This is accomplished through our 3-fold strategy of planting churches, supporting ministries, and sending missionaries.
Our Strategy
Planting Churches
Planting indigenous churches among the unreached people groups in the 10/40 Window. We equip indigenous leaders and pastors to help them begin churches in areas that target these unreached people groups.
Supporting Ministries
Creating and strengthening indigenous ministries in the 10/40 Window. There are already some established churches and ministries that work within the 10/40 Window. We partner with them to help spread the gospel and train believers.
Sending Missionaries
Sending missionaries to assist indigenous ministries in the 10/40 Window. Additionally, we send missionaries to these areas to assist the local church. Our missionaries support and aid indigenous leadership to help them proclaim the gospel to the lost and to help build the Church.
Our Projects
We currently work with unreached people groups in 10 countries in the 10/40 Window! Every project we are able to complete allows us to give a little more hope around the world. If you would like to see a comprehensive list of everything we are doing, check out our projects page.
Our Accomplishments
Looking to Give?
Like all 501(c)(3) non-profits, we run off of the generous donations of our supporters. We take every donation that we are given seriously and have received accreditation through the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA) to help ensure that every monetary donation is handled with the utmost integrity. Likewise, we have received a platinum seal of transparency from GuideStar, the world’s largest source providing the most up-to-date information on non-profits throughout the United States. Click on either logo to be taken directly to their page to view our accreditation.
10/40 Hope Missions is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Contributions made in the USA are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. While tax-deductible contributions are made with the understanding that 10/40 Hope has complete discretion and control over the use of the donated funds, every effort will be made to apply donations to a preference, if indicated.
Gifts made for purposes not under the control and discretion of 10/40 Hope are not tax-deductible in accordance with IRS law and regulations. For example, gifts intended for the direct personal use of a missionary are not tax-deductible, such as birthday and Christmas gifts. Likewise, checks written directly to the missionary are considered for personal use and are not considered tax-deductible according to the law.
