Who We Are

Desert Stream Partners International (DESPI) is a faith-rooted African mission agency devoted to spreading the gospel to unreached peoples, especially within the Muslim world and remote African regions.

Inspired by Isaiah 43:19-20, we are called to make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert, bringing the life-giving water of Christ to those in spiritual dryness.

We believe deeply in Christ's command to make disciples of all nations and commit ourselves wholly to community transformation, church planting, and holistic outreach.

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DESPI Mission Work

Our Core Values

God-Centered Living

Reflect Christ through discipleship and holy living. Our lives are testimonies that captivate others to turn from wickedness.

Passion for God & People

Demonstrate compassion through spiritual and physical ministry, ensuring the Great Commission doesn't become the Great Omission.

Church Planting & Growth

Partner with local churches for leadership development and evangelism, establishing self-sustaining congregations.

Respect & Relationship

Honor every individual's background with love, acceptance, and unity, helping each person attain full potential in Christ.

Servant Leadership

Focus on people, not projects — develop leaders biblically through training and workshops.

Innovative Strategy

Use relevant, creative means to reach modern communities, making the gospel accessible to every unreached person.

Statement of Faith

God

We believe in one God; the creator of all things eternally existent in three persons: Father, Son, and the Holy Spirit.

Jesus Christ

We believe in our Lord Jesus Christ, His virgin birth, sinless life, divine miracles, atoning death, bodily resurrection, ascension, and personal return.

The Holy Spirit

We believe in God the Holy Spirit, who indwells all believers, enabling them to live holy lives and to witness for Christ.

The Bible

We believe the Bible is the fully and uniquely inspired Word of God, infallible and sufficient for faith and practice.

Salvation

We believe in salvation of the lost through regeneration by the Holy Spirit. Salvation is by grace through faith in Christ alone.

The Great Commission

We believe Christ commanded the Church to make disciples of all nations, baptizing and teaching obedience to all He commanded.

Our Mission & Objectives

Our Mission

  • Promote spiritual growth, biblical discipleship, and socio-economic empowerment in Africa.
  • Empower African communities for self-reliance, dignity, and sustainable development.
  • Mobilize and equip the African Church for outreach, discipleship, and missionary work.

Aims & Objectives

  • Proclaim the gospel
  • Promote rural development
  • Strengthen church growth
  • Support vulnerable communities
  • Partner with churches
  • Coordinate mission awareness
  • Support agriculture
  • Build leadership capacity
  • Plant churches
  • Provide vocational training