About us
About Us
One United Missions International is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the holistic principles of early Christianity. We believe true ministry must serve the whole person—spirit, mind, and body.
Operating primarily in Latin America, we facilitate action-oriented mission experiences that partner with local leadership. Our focus is holistic: we combine spiritual discipleship with essential community development and health aid. We are committed to building authentic relationships that create sustainable, long-term impact that continues long after our teams return home.
Our Mission Approach
To bridge the gap between willing hearts and the world’s greatest needs by facilitating short-term mission trips that bring tangible hope, sustainable support, and the message of Christ to communities throughout Latin America.
Who We Are
One United Missions International (One UMI) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Navarre, Florida. Born out of a passion for service and a deep love for the people of Latin America, we specialize in organizing and leading mission teams to work alongside local partners on the ground.
Whether we are building homes, providing disaster relief, or supporting local ministries, our goal is to ensure that every trip leaves a lasting, positive impact on the communities we serve and a life-changing perspective for the volunteers who go.
Our Core Pillars
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Partnership: We don't just "go"; we partner with established local organizations to ensure our work is what the community actually needs.
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Transparency: From our board resolutions to our project funding, we operate with full financial and operational accountability.
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Impact: We focus on short-term trips that fuel long-term transformation, particularly in regions like Antigua, Guatemala, and beyond.
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Unity: We believe that when we work as "One," we can overcome the greatest challenges facing our brothers and sisters abroad.
Why We Do It
We believe that short-term missions are a catalyst for long-term change. By connecting volunteers with the "unspoken" needs of Latin American communities, we create a global family united by service and faith.
MISSION STATEMENT
To mobilize believers for holistic action in Latin America. We nurture the mind, heal the body, and empower the spirit—demonstrating God’s love in deed, not just in word, to ensure an impact that echoes long after we depart.
VISION
To amplify the teachings of Yeshua (Jesus) and reverberate these teachings to other Latin American communities.
HOLISTIC
MISSION
APPROACH
A holistic short-term mission trip moves beyond a single-task focus to address the comprehensive well-being of a community. This approach integrates practical support, such as medical care, construction, or educational programs, with relational and spiritual engagement. The primary goal is to partner with and empower local leaders, listening to their identified needs rather than imposing outside agendas. By focusing on building genuine relationships and fostering sustainable solutions, a holistic mission seeks to create a lasting, positive impact that honors the dignity of the entire person—physically, socially, and spiritually.