Transforming Nations | Orphan Care & Discipleship
In this inspiring episode of Partners in Ministry, host Dan Smith sits down with Tyler Workman, founder and CEO of Okoa Refuge, a Christ-centered nonprofit headquartered in Jacksonville Beach, Florida. Since 2008, Okoa Refuge has been impacting lives in 10 nations through church partnerships, orphan care, discipleship, justice, and healthcare.
Tyler shares the incredible journey of how he and his wife began this mission work in Uganda, the heart behind their indigenous staffing model, and the transformative power of God through their work with orphans, vulnerable children, and local communities.
Whether you’re a church leader, missions pastor, or Christian looking for ways to grow your church’s outreach, this episode will challenge and encourage you to trust God’s plan and engage deeper in global and local ministry.
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Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro & Welcome
00:36 – Founding Okoa Refuge
01:04 – Growth into 10 Nations
02:08 – Mission Statement & 4 Pillars of Ministry
02:47 – Meaning Behind “Okoa”
03:11 – God’s Preparation Through Life Experience
06:06 – Who They Serve & Rescue Center Impact
OKOA Refuge:
— Contact Tyler
— — by email: tyler@okoarefuge.org
— — by phone: (970) 743-7676
— Learn More:
— — Website https://OKOARefuge.org
— — Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheOkoaRefuge
— Donate NOW: https://bit.ly/JWQF_OKOADonation
The Quakerdale Foundation:
— Learn More at: QuakerdaleFoundation.org
— Subscribe to Our Newsletter: https://bit.ly/JWQF_Subscribe
— Send an Email: DSmith@Quakerdale-Foundation.org
— Connect by Phone: (641) 497-5294
— Donate NOW: QuakerdaleFoundation.org/Donate/
Listen on Spotify: https://bit.ly/JWQF_SpotifyPodcast
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