Empowerment Beyond Borders
What is an ASON National?
ASON stands for "Americans Serving Other Nationals". But it's more than just an acronym. It's a movement. It's the essence of empowerment, unity, and faith.
Our Pillars of Strength: The Nationals
Deep within their global communities, our Nationals stand as beacons of leadership. They are the soul and spirit of every project, the heartbeat in regions that many find daunting to navigate.
Why Are Our Nationals Unique?
Because they ARE the community. These Christian leaders, rooted deeply within their cultures, understand the dreams, aspirations, and necessities of their people. They feel the pulse of their communities.
From ensuring clean drinking water and proper sanitation to fostering economic growth and education, our Nationals are ceaseless in their mission. But above all, they infuse hope and spiritual guidance, nurturing both the body and the soul.
Join us in celebrating and supporting these remarkable leaders who make it possible for ASON to bridge worlds and transform lives. Together, let's create ripples of positive change.
Adonai Development Ministries - Dominican Republic
Marino Mendez
Pastor Marino Mendez is a visionary man with an evangelistic fervor that allows him to share the gospel without fear. He has reached thousands of people in his country with the gospel and has raised an army of laborers for the Kingdom within his own family and community. Where there is only poverty, Marino sees a 3 story school, a church of 250, a community library, bakery, technical school, and it appears by the grace of God. Ellen has been working with Pastor Marino since 1989, ASON since its inception.
Background
To establish the church in Los Guaricanos; recruit and train leadership, put the church in the community through a bakery, technical school for children, cooking school for adults in Los Guaricanos, Christian basic education school for pre-school through 12th grade, and provision of housing for those who have substandard housing.
To plant and develop churches in outlying rural areas and to minister to the physical needs of these communities through establishing technical schools, etc.
National’s Vision
Mission Teams to help with construction and children’s ministries
Construction of 5 classrooms for technical school
Purchase of an electrical plant that provides electricity 24/7 to the entire campus, four multi-story buildings
Assistance in purchase and renovation of building #3, changing an auto maintenance garage into a fine bakery which is now self sustaining.
Assistance in construction of building #1
Funding for special needs – such as multi-media room, fans, desks and chairs for school and technical school
How ASON is Assisting
Projects
K-12 Christian School (Child-Sponsorship Available)
Daycare construction concluded with our recent mission trip in August 2023, and registration has begun
Water Purification Plant
Medical Clinic for Children
Small Loan Program for the Community
15 University Scholarships
Assisting deaf students with transportation
Job skills for deaf students
Assist special needs children
Peter Awane
Ghana, West Africa
Peter Awane spent 18 years translating the Old Testament into his native FraFra language. In 2008 the first translated versions of the Old Testament were in the hands of the FraFra people. Peter is a church planter who runs a ministry which includes a radio station, a school of 800 students through 9th grade, a mother church and several church plants.
Background
Peter has an NGO whose mission it is to reach and disciple people for Christ by preaching, radio ministry, and school for children and youth. Peter has written music for several music videos that his wife, Comfort, has produced. She is very gifted in drama and musical productions. During one national election both political parties aired her music video on national television as part of their campaigns! The music video focused on wars around the world, and presented Jesus as the means to peace! Peter has 5 acres which he is developing for the benefit of his people. He wants to focus on Christian education that will provide a good living for all ages and ASON intends to help him as God allows through people like you.
National’s Vision
In collaboration with Peter, ASON has proudly funded the distribution of thousands of FraFra Bibles. Peter and his dedicated team are now fervently revising the New Testament. Upon its completion, we'll require support for its printing, ensuring the words of faith reach every corner.
Every year, in the serene heartlands of Ghana, we organize Leaders and Women's Conferences. Our aim? To bolster the spirits of women and hone the skills of emerging local leaders in Peter's remote Ghanaian community.
The world-renowned Bolga Baskets, handwoven by Peter’s community, have found a global audience through us. ASON proudly showcases and sells these artisanal baskets at prominent women's conferences and thrice-yearly at Cocoa Village Art Fairs.
Nestled on 5 acres in Ghana, the mother church site stands tall as a beacon of education and faith. The school, built under ASON’s initiative, offers quality Christian education up to 9th grade. By 2025, we're enthusiastically aiming to expand it to the 12th grade. Presently, we're channeling our energy into building three new classrooms to accommodate the growing number of eager learners. And with your continued support, in the next two years, we envision constructing three more rooms for 10th-12th grades.
How ASON is Assisting
5 acre development project
Preschool
Elementary School
Junior High School
Mother Church
Church Planting and Evangelism in Frafra Tribes
Weavers' Group Bolga Baskets
2 wells for 5 acre development - Complete
Elementary bathrooms - Complete
Junior High School - Complete
Modern Bathroom Facility for 5 acres - Complete
Fence with security wire around 5 acre project - Complete
Currently raising $73,000 for high school classrooms on third floor
Projects
Asia Ministry
ASON has been working in Asia since 2007. Because of persecution toward Christians in this region, the exact location and names of individuals will not be revealed.
Background
Training Christian leaders, reaching people with the gospel and establishing disciple making churches.
National’s Vision
How ASON is Assisting
Providing funding for:
Purchasing land
Building of Churches, Schools, Daycares, and Homes
Water treatment facilities, agricultural wells, and other infrastructure
Transportation for ministry
Self support projects to minimize the need for outside funding
Projects
Mother Church
Theological Training School
15 Church Planters and leaders
Due to active persecution against Christians in this region, it is imperative that we built compounds with high walls, so our leadership and Christian believers can be safe