OUR APPROACH

The global church supporting local leaders

We believe God has already made Himself known. So rather than initiating ministries in communities across the globe, we accept God’s invitation to join Him where He’s already moving — from our neighborhoods to the ends of the earth.

OUR GLOBAL FIELD PARTNERS

Local church leaders know their communities better than anyone else.

These leaders often don’t need another flashy, short-term initiative. They need faithful disciples of Jesus to join them in the work God is already doing.

Today, Known partners with six locally-led ministries who have planted seven churches throughout Sudan, South Sudan and Uganda.

Paul*

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*Names altered to protect the identity of those in persecuted areas.

our team

Known launched in 2022 out of a desire to equip local leaders who grow healthy, multiplying churches. 

Scott Heider
Executive Director

Steve Grote
Global Field Director

Starla Koehler
Founding Board Member

Liz Bell
Partner Development

John Herrington
US Church Plant Director

Jason Smith
US Church Plant Catalyst

From our neighborhoods — to the ends of the earth.

Help develop local leaders who grow healthy, multiplying churches.

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