The Gospel of a Whole Life for the Whole World
Reviving communities, restoring families, and igniting generational change—through hands-on service, deep compassion, and Christ-centered hope.
WHO WE ARE
Heritage Youth Missions is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit igniting a movement of compassion—reviving communities by rebuilding families, reaching the overlooked, and shining light into dark places. We believe lasting change begins at home and echoes through generations.
Mission-Based Experiences
We organize and empower Heritage youth to serve and revive communities around the world—building skills, deepening faith, and creating tangible change.
Disaster Relief & Crisis Response
When communities face crisis, we respond. From disaster relief to rebuilding infrastructure, we bring immediate help and lasting hope to those in need.
Clean Water & Infrastructure
We have built and restored wells in Africa, bringing clean, safe drinking water to villages in need, and constructed infrastructure for growing churches globally.
Global Outreach
Youth teams from Heritage Youth Missions have made lasting impacts across Mexico, Romania, Africa, and beyond—each mission building skills, deepening faith, and creating tangible change.
Serving the Elderly & Vulnerable
We serve the elderly through food distribution, personal support, and acts of kindness—bringing dignity and care to those who need it most.
CORE BELIEFS
The convictions that drive everything we do—from local service to global missions.
Jesus Christ
We believe Jesus Christ is the Son of God, who lived a sinless life, died for our sins, and rose again to offer us eternal life.
The Inspired Word
The Scriptures are the authoritative Word of God, inspiring our actions and global mission.
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Salvation by Faith
Found through faith in the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ,
salvation transforms our lives.
Heritage Youth Missions exists to make a lasting difference. Every
project we undertake is fueled by a desire to serve, rebuild, and inspire change that lasts for
generations.
Through creative fundraising and hands-on outreach, we multiply our resources by
investing in high-impact projects that empower youth to serve and spark renewal in the communities that
need it most.
OUR IMPACT
Through crisis response, service, and revival, we move with purpose, faith, and hope—making an impact that echoes through generations.
Each year, graduating students from Heritage School travel the world to serve communities in need. This capstone trip is more than a celebration—it's a launch into a life of purpose, service, and global impact.
Our goal isn't just to complete projects—it's to raise up servant-hearted leaders who bring light into dark places, hope into broken communities, and strength where families are struggling to stand.
OUR JOURNEY
1973
The Starting Line
Heritage Ministries United is founded in the Lower East Side of Manhattan as an intentional Christian community.
1976
A Move to Waco
Old friends, Community Founders and Dimitri Nassis, reconnect at O’Hare Airport, sparking the idea of pursuing ministry opportunities together.
1994
The Homestead
We established the Heritage Homestead to teach our youth traditional crafts, farming, and the value of hard work in serving God and others.
2010
Global Outreach Begins
Heritage Ministries United begins extending mission trips to international locations, bringing the ‘whole life’ message to the world.
2015
Serving the Vulnerable
Focused efforts are made to bring the gospel and physical aid to those in need, highlighting our holistic approach to ministry.
2018
Empowering Youth
Heritage Youth Missions is officially emphasized, dedicating specific resources to equipping the next generation for service and praise.
2020
Faith in Challenging Times
Throughout the global pandemic, our community remained steadfast, finding new ways to worship, serve locally, and support one another in faith.
2021
Renewed Global Missions
As travel resumed, we rapidly organized youth mission trips to South America and the Caribbean, bringing building materials, medical aid, and the Gospel.
2023
A Growing Generation
Our Tuesday night youth meetings expanded significantly. We see more young people than ever participating in vibrant worship, biblical teaching, and community service.
2023
Deepening Partnerships
We established long-term community partnerships that allow us to consistently support and learn from our partner communities abroad.
2023-24
Building for the Future
Our youth mission continued into Haiti and Guatemala, completing clinic renovations, holding Vacation Bible Schools, and sharing communal life.
Today
The Mission Continues
Heritage Youth Missions expands its reach. With faith, we continue taking the Gospel of a Whole Life to the Whole World, one community at a time.
1973
The Starting Line
Heritage Ministries United is founded in the Lower East Side of Manhattan as an intentional Christian community.
1976
A Move to Waco
Old friends, Community Founders and Dimitri Nassis, reconnect at O’Hare Airport, sparking the idea of pursuing ministry opportunities together.
1994
The Homestead
We established the Heritage Homestead to teach our youth traditional crafts, farming, and the value of hard work in serving God and others.
2010
Global Outreach Begins
Heritage Ministries United begins extending mission trips to international locations, bringing the ‘whole life’ message to the world.
2008
A Penthouse & a Partner
Heritage Youth Missions completes Burling Place and meets its future primary financial backer, a milestone relationship that shapes the firm’s next stage of growth.
2015
Serving the Vulnerable
Focused efforts are made to bring the gospel and physical aid to those in need, highlighting our holistic approach to ministry.
2018
Empowering Youth
Heritage Youth Missions is officially emphasized, dedicating specific resources to equipping the next generation for service and praise.
2020
Faith in Challenging Times
Throughout the global pandemic, our community remained steadfast, finding new ways to worship, serve locally, and support one another in faith.
2021
Renewed Global Missions
As travel resumed, we rapidly organized youth mission trips to South America and the Caribbean, bringing building materials, medical aid, and the Gospel.
2023
A Growing Generation
Our Tuesday night youth meetings expanded significantly. We see more young people than ever participating in vibrant worship, biblical teaching, and community service.
2023
Deepening Partnerships
We established long-term community partnerships that allow us to consistently support and learn from our partner communities abroad.
2023-24
Building for the Future
Our youth mission continued into Haiti and Guatemala, completing clinic renovations, holding Vacation Bible Schools, and sharing communal life.
Today
The Mission Continues
Heritage Youth Missions expands its reach. With faith, we continue taking the Gospel of a Whole Life to the Whole World, one community at a time.