Transformed Together

Walking With Jesus

Among Peoples Everywhere

Connect is an international, interdenominational community committed to seeing lives, cultures, and communities flourish through the love of Jesus Christ. Rooted in faith and humility, we walk together in mutual discipleship, embodying the Gospel across every area of life.

Our callings are as diverse as the people who carry them, spanning classrooms, clinics, farms, businesses, the arts, churches, and places of quiet service. Wherever we’re led, we integrate faith, service, and excellence, trusting God to work through both ordinary rhythms and unexpected moments.

Guided by the values of mutuality, authenticity, integrity, growth, and community, we reflect Christ’s light into the world, joining Him in the slow, beautiful work of renewal.

OUR HISTORY

Connect was founded in 1987 out of Hong Kong by a small group of visionary individuals with a heart to live out the teachings of Jesus in intercultural contexts, particularly in locations closed to traditional evangelistic groups. From the start, Connect embraced a holistic approach to transformation, integrating faith, service, and professional excellence across diverse areas of society.

Rooted in Biblical principles and guided by the belief that real faith impacts real life, in the real world, the organization began by establishing businesses and educational initiatives throughout Asia. Over the years, Connect expanded into Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Africa, fostering thriving communities and meaningful relationships.

Today, Connect spans eight countries with members serving as teachers, artists, NGO professionals, business leaders, and more. United by shared values of mutuality, authenticity, integrity, growth, and community, Connect equips individuals and families to bring hope, renewal, and transformation to the communities they are called into, reflecting Christ’s love and joining together in the building of God’s Kingdom.

OUR PURPOSE

We are created to glorify and find joy in God, walking in relationship with Him and reflecting His heart to others. As servant-hearted leaders, we embrace intercultural discipleship to embody Christ’s transformative love, walking humbly and boldly into diverse cultural and societal contexts to bring hope, renewal, and flourishing wherever God leads.

OUR VALUES

  • Mutuality

  • Authenticity

  • Growth

  • Integrity

  • Community

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WHY JOIN CONNECT?

Some journeys aren’t meant to be walked alone. 

In Connect, we walk together — discerning, growing, and following Jesus into the places He’s leading us, across cultures and communities.

If this resonates with your heart, let’s begin a conversation.

  • Testimonial

    “By God’s grace I was able to stay 20 years in Mongolia. The Lord placed me into a great team and organization that cared, really cared for its members in the field. Through Connect I learned that ‘mission’ is not about projects, although they are important, but ‘mission’ is about relationships. Our foundation, to reach out to others, is our relationship to the Lord. I am deeply grateful for all these years, for my friends in Connect who have ‘reached out to me’ with their kindness, love and support and for their friendships with the people who I still carry in my heart.”

    — Gabi Wanke, Served in Mongolia for 20 Years

  • Testimonial

    “As a business owner and family consultant, one of the unique things that I love most about Connect is that involvement in all various spheres of society is valued and championed - there is no certain project or “right” method to building the Kingdom! Connect roots people in authentic community, identified their dreams, vocation and gifting, and then equips and support them to walk that out in an emotionally and spiritually healthy way.”

    — Anonymous Member, Serving in a Closed Country

  • Testimonial

    "To put it bluntly, I'm not sure I would still be in Cambodia without Connect. They understand what emotional and spiritual care I need in order to thrive away from my family, native culture and language. I saw Connect's core values and culture lived out in the support, encouragement and accountability they challenged their people to embrace. In Connect I saw a place where it was OK to not be OK, and but it was not OK to stay that way.”

    — Sue Hanna, Executive Founder of Flame Cambodia

  • Testimonial

    “When we first met with the Connect leadership, we felt loved, understood and excited. Connect were happy to meet us where we were at (spiritually and emotionally), and join us on the journey to see where God wanted us to go. We feel that we can be completely honest, and be met with love and support. It feels like we are now part of a global family who enjoys spending time together, whilst working towards the same missional goal.”

    — Anonymous Member, Serving in a Close Country