3:18 Ministries — Organization Profile
3:18 Ministries is a Christian nonprofit ministry based in Globe, Arizona, serving among the San Carlos Apache people and the San Carlos Apache Reservation. The ministry takes its name from 1 John 3:18, emphasizing love shown through action rather than words alone. Its public materials describe a focus on walking alongside Apache brothers and sisters, mentoring, serving practical needs, and pointing people to Jesus.
The ministry’s story is closely connected to Tory and Kara Satter, who first came to San Carlos through short-term mission trips and later moved to Arizona as full-time missionaries. They have served the San Carlos Apache Nation since March 2004, and 3:18 Ministries was formed in February 2010. The ministry describes its purpose as coming alongside Apache brothers and sisters through life, mentoring them and pointing them to Christ.
3:18 Ministries serves churches, youth groups, families, children, adults, and community members connected to the San Carlos Apache Reservation. Its work is local and relational, centered near Globe, Arizona, a community just outside the reservation border and about 90 miles east of Phoenix. Partner churches also describe the ministry as meeting needs, mentoring students, helping families, and sharing Jesus among the San Carlos Apache people.
A major part of the ministry’s operation is hosting short-term mission teams. These trips typically combine morning and early-afternoon building projects with late-afternoon children’s ministry. The children’s ministry component is described as a neighborhood outreach with a Vacation Bible School-style format, including singing, Bible teaching, lessons, crafts, and time with local children. The ministry has also noted work connected with housing needs for elderly tribal members through cooperation with local tribal and housing leaders.
3:18 Ministries invites engagement through mission trips, prayer, financial support, and direct contact with the ministry. Churches, youth groups, and families can inquire about short-term mission opportunities, while supporters can follow updates through the ministry website, blog, and Facebook page. The ministry also invites people to request prayer updates or newsletters by email.
Key Links
- Website: https://threeeighteen.wixsite.com/3-18
- San Carlos Page: https://threeeighteen.wixsite.com/3-18/sancarlos
- Team Page: https://threeeighteen.wixsite.com/3-18/team
- Mission Trips: https://threeeighteen.wixsite.com/3-18/missiontrips
- Contact Page: https://threeeighteen.wixsite.com/3-18/form-map
- Ministry Blog: https://satters318.blogspot.com
- Ministry Information: https://satters318.blogspot.com/p/contact-information.html
Contact Information
- Email: th***********@*****il.com
- Mailing Address: PO Box 349, Globe, AZ 85502
Socials
Leadership
- Tory Satter — Executive Director / Staff
- Kara Satter — Director of Children’s Ministries / Staff
- Jake Mitchell — Staff
- Mike Andrews — Board Member
- Corey Miller — Board Member
- Pete Smith — Board Member
