Our Mission & Vision

There are places in the world where the Gospel is rarely heard.

Where following Jesus carries real cost. Where faithful leaders labor quietly and courageously. We exist for those places.

Our mission is to accelerate discipleship movements in hard places by connecting and empowering God’s people. Our vision is simple: to help people do brave things to advance God’s Kingdom.

Uncharted comes alongside national believers already serving in overlooked and unreached communities. We do not replace their leadership, we strengthen it. Through deep relationships, strategic resourcing, and intentional soul care, we help launch and accelerate ministries that are built to last.

We also equip churches and individuals to step into God’s global mission with clarity and courage—because acceleration happens when the global Church moves together.

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Our Engagement Framework

At Uncharted, partnership moves in three intentional directions—advocacy, relationships, and giving.

Where We’ve Been

2016

A New Chapter Begins

Uncharted relaunches with renewed clarity and conviction: Unreached. Overlooked. Accelerating the work of national believers in hard places. A growing network of U.S. churches joins the mission.

2017-2018

Early Growth

Field work deepens in Myanmar. Serbia is prayerfully explored as the next step forward.

2019

Identity Solidified

Core values are written. Identity sharpens. Serbia launches as the second Uncharted Location.

2020

Pivot & Prayer

Sozo’s work in Afghanistan joins Uncharted. COVID reshapes the world—but the mission advances. Church Partnerships continue to grow.

2021

New Frontiers

Exploration begins among the Yemeni people. The Outpost vision launches—equipping mission pastors to lead boldly.

2022

Deeper Growth

Work officially launches among Yemeni communities in North Africa. A deep investment in Soul Care strengthens Field Partners from the inside out.

2023

Momentum Builds

Nepal launches as a new Location. Over 1,200 baptisms across Uncharted Locations. Partnerships grow. Soul Care deepens. Momentum builds.

2024

Bold Impact

15,134 people hear the Gospel. Church Partnerships and Outposts expand exponentially. The community of faithful supporters continues to grow.

2025

Vision Forward

The Outpost Network officially launches and the mission accelerates. Our goal looking ahead: 10+ Locations, 150+ Field Partners, 30+ church partners.

Meet the Team

We’re a group of passionate individuals bringing their unique gifts to strengthen Field Partners and advance discipleship movements in hard places around the world.

Ben Stewart

President
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Kathy Stewart

Chief Development Officer
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Geoff Bunting

Vice President of International Partnerships
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Michelle Bunting

Director of Operations
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Sara Walsh

Director of Intercession & Soul Care
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Zach Wear

Director of Communications

Nikola Marić

Ministry Trip Coordinator | Serbia

Madison Bishop

Executive Planner
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Statement of Faith

We believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. We believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended to hell. The third day he rose again from the dead. He ascended to heaven and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty. From there he will come to judge the living and the dead.

We believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy universal church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting.

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