From Our CEO

Dear Friends, 

In this issue of Ethnos360 magazine, we are highlighting the vital ministry of our Information Technology (IT) team and the important role they play in reaching unreached people groups (UPGs).   

Sharon and I have had the privilege of serving here at the Home Office for the past two years — just one floor above this highly talented and committed team. In a world where their skills are in high demand, these team members have chosen to live sacrificially, to offer themselves and their expertise to the Lord for His purposes.   

The work they do is not only technical — it is foundational. Our IT team supports nearly every aspect of our missionary sending infrastructure: internal and external communications, processing of funds, mobilization, cybersecurity, data and network management, training facilities. The list is long. In this information-driven modern era, Ethnos360 simply could not exist without them.    

God is using technology to accelerate the spread of the gospel. Tools like Stages and Engage for culture and language acquisition and advanced translation software are helping our teams work more efficiently and effectively than ever before. Communication between church planters and their consultants, mission leaders and sending church leaders is exponentially better today than it was only one generation ago. Just this morning I was discussing a significant church planting topic with my son who is living on a remote island in the South Pacific, far from any access to the grid. And yes, that conversation was in high definition! Amazing what is possible today.   

Thank you for praying for and supporting this essential team. Their work helps carry the Good News of Christ to places where it has never been heard.  

Yours in Christ, 

Steve Sanford, Ethnos360 CEO