Christ For the City International — Organization Profile
Christ For the City International (CFCI) is an international mission organization focused on urban ministry, local leadership, and holistic community transformation. Its mission is summarized in the phrase “Transforming Cities by Transforming Lives,” and the organization describes its work as partnering with local leaders to share the love of Jesus worldwide.
CFCI is based in Omaha, Nebraska, where its international office is located. Its ministry extends across Argentina, Bolivia, Colombia, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Mali, Nicaragua, Peru, Zimbabwe, the United States, and other locations. The organization reports workers across 16 countries and dozens of cities, with most staff serving as local or national missionaries in their own countries.
The ministry’s core focus is developing local ministry bases that address both spiritual and practical needs in cities. CFCI’s ministries include discipleship, youth outreach, medical care, education, community development, vocational training, children’s programs, feeding centers, gang ministry, health and dental clinics, and other locally shaped outreach efforts. Each ministry base is designed to understand the needs of its community and develop programs with local leaders, churches, educators, businesspeople, and partner ministries.
CFCI’s operating model emphasizes national leadership and long-term presence. The organization states that lasting transformation happens when people within a community are empowered to lead the work themselves. For that reason, most of its missionaries are nationals serving in their own countries, bringing cultural understanding and long-term commitment to local ministry.
The organization also provides mission opportunities for churches, groups, families, and individuals. CFCI offers short-term mission experiences, U.S.-based Urban Plunge trips, international Global Teams, Global Ambassadors extended trips, and long-term missions. Its mission trip process includes orientation, ministry projects, debriefing, and service alongside long-term national missionaries.
People can engage with Christ For the City International by praying, giving to the Transformation Fund, supporting a missionary or project, serving on a short-term or long-term mission team, connecting with a missions director, donating a vehicle, or following ministry updates through CFCI’s blog and social channels. Donations may be made online or mailed to the organization’s Omaha office.
Key Links
- Website: https://cfci.org/
- About CFCI: https://cfci.org/about-cfci/
- Where We’re At: https://cfci.org/where-we-are/
- Missionaries and Projects: https://cfci.org/missions/
- International Trips: https://cfci.org/international-trips/
- Get Involved: https://cfci.org/get-involved/
- Long Term Missions: https://cfci.org/long-term-missions/
- FAQ: https://cfci.org/faq/
- Donate: https://cfci.givingfuel.com/givingfuel.com/give
- Blog: https://cfci.org/blog/
Contact Information
- Phone: 402-592-8332
- Phone: 888-526-7551
- Mailing address: 5855 North 90th Street, Omaha, NE 68134
Socials
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChristfortheCityInternational
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christforthecityintl/
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Christ4thecity
Leadership
- Jake Hjemvick — CEO and President
- Shawn Bettes — Chief Operating Officer
- Barbara Rowe — Executive Director of Missions
- Rachel Tonhorai — Director of Mission Teams
- Becky Hjemvick — Bookkeeper
- Lindsay Blake — Advancement Projects Manager
- Josue Sanchez — Communication Specialist
- Nicole Vargas — Communication Specialist
- Mario Amador — Missionary Care
- Xochil Amador — Missionary Care
