why are we reaching?

“Jesus went through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom and healing every disease and sickness. When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few.
Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.””
Matthew 9:35-38 (NIV)

Jesus went from heaven to the earth and from earth He went to crowds. Crowds filled with people from every social class, ethnic group, and education. Crowds are indiscriminate and so is Jesus’ compassion. Compassion moved Jesus to action. He preached good news. He delivered hope to frail and failing bodies. He asked his closest friends, “Would you be moved to care as I care? Would you work alongside me to reach who I’m reaching?”

Reach is our response to Jesus' request.
“Yes, Jesus, we’ll reach further, farther, and faster.”

what are we asking?

Since 2022, North Ridge Church has given over $750,000 to see lives, communities, and nations changed by Jesus!

2026 is our biggest year ever imagined!

Our goal for 2026 is $250,000.

To see what it looks like to reach near, far, and for the next generation, check out the pages of our REACH Booklet.

reach trips 2026 & 2027

Milwaukee 
June 9-14, 2026

Serving this city neighborhood is the best first step to grow a gospel heart for all people. This trip focuses on understanding generational poverty, removing racial residue, and loving families in Jesus’ name. Attention: If you are a skilled medical professional, your experience can be used in a medical outreach. The cost is $450.

Thailand
December 3 - 13, 2026

Thailand is home to a vibrant and beautiful culture but a very small percentage of its people know Jesus. Our partners have gathered a wide variety of Thai people to experience the love and hope we have in Jesus. This team will have the opportunity to see many past REACH projects in action: prison outreach to boys, ministry to children of sex workers, and partnership with a growing church plant. This team will capitalize on the Thai fascination of Christmas to share the gospel with a wide range of people. The cost is approx. $3,200.

Nepal
Late October, 2026

Home to the Himalayas and 30.5 million people only 1.8% of its population have a knowledge of Jesus. With evangelism being illegal, our partners use civil engineering projects to create gospel opportunities on the rooftop of the world. This all men's team will travel across the globe to work hard, trek to unreached places, and oversee the construction of a greenhouse to provide fresh and affordable produce to locals. Local believers will staff the business so that the gospel can be heard often in a place it's never been! The cost is approx. $3,150. MEN ONLY TEAM.

Waupaca
May 9, 2026

This is a one-day trip focused on labor projects to ready our campground for the 1,000+ campers who will encounter God, be baptized in the Holy Spirit, or find a call to ministry. The cost is free.

Africa
Fall of 2027

Burundi is the poorest country on the continent of Africa. The national church is growing but struggling to see its youngest generations feel the relational love of Jesus. Our partners are committed to showing the nation's many ethnic groups the joy and importance of spiritual parenthood by raising up sons and daughters through developing children’s ministry. This team will partner with the Paulsens through reaching kids, families, and church leaders for the sake of all generations knowing the goodness of God! The cost is TBD.

God is on the move in Thailand!

We visited Toulouse France! Check it out!