The U. S. Center for World Mission (USCWM) is a mission agency that helps to improve strategic decision-making and practice on the frontiers of mission, surmounting the barriers that hinder God’s kingdom from coming among all peoples. This focus is reflected in the USCWM’s many publications, programs, and projects. The USCWM is staffed by members of the Frontier Mission Fellowship.
Our Vision
Ralph and Roberta Winter founded the U. S. Center for World Mission in 1976 because of the startling realization that even if believers shared the gospel with every person in their culture, roughly half the people in the world would remain beyond the reach of the gospel because of linguistic and cultural barriers. This reality compelled them to establish the USCWM in order to champion the cause of the “unreached peoples.”
“A church for every people” became the watchword of the USCWM and has remained at the heart of its vision for almost 30 years. Since its early days the USCWM has sought to champion many more insights into the nature of the work of the kingdom at its frontiers. We envision a world in which redeemed families actively love and obey God within their God-given identities and communities, working with Him to restore His rule and reign on earth.
Our Mission
World mission is the largest and most complex endeavor in human history, spanning centuries, every language, and a multitude of tasks. In this context, the USCWM:
- studies the global mission effort for new insights
- promotes awareness of new insights
- identifies what is missing
- proposes answers to unresolved problems
- pilots solutions for others to follow or adapt
The USCWM seeks to avoid doing what others can or will do, to focus its resources on strategic contributions to the mission effort that others can’t or won’t make, and to encourage collaboration within the cause.
