About
Bringing the Hope of Jesus to Native America
- They are the first Americans. They are Native Americans. First Nations (Canada). Alaskan Natives.
- Indigenous people are spiritual. Creative. Industrious. Survivors.
- They have much to offer… to their people… to the people of this country… and to the world.
- Described in a national study as “the most devastated young people in America”, Native young people are experiencing a crisis of hope. Through OEW, Young Native Jesus followers are introducing their generation and beyond to the hope of Jesus.
Today, the future of the Indigenous people of this land lies in the hands of its young people. These amazing young leaders will help shape the direction and future of their people.
What we do
Watch this video to see the full circle OEW experience of meeting Christ, growing in Christ and leading for Christ.
Why we do it
Check out this video to see how young Native warriors bring hope to their communities and beyond...
The losses are not just history. They continue today. Native young people face staggering rates of youth suicide and addiction... the highest rates of sexual violence and victimization against women... living on reservations characterized by a U. S. Attorney General as having “an atmosphere of hopelessness.”
But in this generation, there are glimmers of light. Young men and women who have lived the brokenness but now embody hope. Modern warriors, fighting for their people, following the death-conquering Chief of all chiefs. Beacons of hope for their hope-starved generation.
Though Jesus was a brown-skinned, tribal man, America’s First People have often rejected Him as being “the white man’s God.” Sadly, so much they had lost had been taken in the name of Christian religion.
So, tragically, after 400 years of missions effort, only an estimated 4% have begun a relationship with Christ. The answer to this Great Commission challenge is clear: the leaders and messengers of Christ need to be Indigenous believers.
Historically, there have been all too few. On Eagles' Wings is committed to reaching, discipling and equipping young Native Jesus-followers to be part of the answer.
“The greatest moments of Native history may lie ahead of us if a great spiritual revival and awakening should take place. The Native American has been a sleeping giant. The original Americans could become the evangelists who will help win America for Christ! Remember these forgotten people!”
Dr. Billy Graham
There is Good News.
God is on the Move in Native America.
Read next: “The Story of a Breakthrough..."
