Partnering to love the world next door.
We are missionaries in the USA reaching those God has brought from the nations to our communities.
"We typically think of a frontier as a far away place. But sometimes the frontier is right under our noses. Many people groups who once were out in the distant frontier are now near! Our opportunity and responsibility as believers in America is to partner together to love those who have moved into our neighborhoods."
"We typically think of a frontier as a far away place. But sometimes the frontier is right under our noses. Many people groups who once were out in the distant frontier are now near! Our opportunity and responsibility as believers in America is to partner together to love those who have moved into our neighborhoods."
- Bob Rasmussen, Founder, Near Frontiers
- Bob Rasmussen, Founder, Near Frontiers
1,177,766
International students enrolled in U.S. higher education institutions in 2024/2025¹
1,177,766
International students enrolled in U.S. higher education institutions in 2024/2025¹
1,177,766
International students enrolled in U.S. higher education institutions in 2024/2025¹
100,060
Refugees admitted to the U.S. in 2024²
100,060
Refugees admitted to the U.S. in 2024²
100,060
Refugees admitted to the U.S. in 2024²
Near Frontiers is a ministry of One Challenge International (OCI). OCI has mobilized Christian missionaries overseas since 1952.
Near Frontiers is a ministry of One Challenge International (OCI). OCI has mobilized Christian missionaries overseas since 1952.
In 2005, OCI opened the United States of America as a mission field, to bring the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the diaspora of migrants in our communities.
In 2005, OCI opened the United States of America as a mission field, to bring the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the diaspora of migrants in our communities.
For Global Neighbors
We welcome international students, refugees, and all other immigrants with the love and hospitality of Christ.
For Global Neighbors
We welcome international students, refugees, and all other immigrants with the love and hospitality of Christ.
For Global Neighbors
We welcome international students, refugees, and all other immigrants with the love and hospitality of Christ.
For Church Leaders
We help equip local churches more effectively minister to diaspora communities.
For Church Leaders
We help equip local churches more effectively minister to diaspora communities.
For Church Leaders
We help equip local churches more effectively minister to diaspora communities.
For Missionaries
We support and train missionaries to engage in cross-cultural ministry both domestically and abroad.
For Missionaries
We support and train missionaries to engage in cross-cultural ministry both domestically and abroad.
For Missionaries
We support and train missionaries to engage in cross-cultural ministry both domestically and abroad.
Open Doors Report on International Educational Exchange, IIE Open Doors, https://opendoorsdata.org/fact_sheets/fast-facts/
2024 Annual Flow Report, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, https://ohss.dhs.gov/topics/immigration/refugees/annual-flow-report/fy-24-refugees-flow-report