Unevangelized Fields Mission (UFM)

Unevangelized Fields Mission (UFM) is an interdenominational Christian mission agency incorporated on June 8, 1942, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Formed during the upheaval of World War II, UFM began with a simple conviction: the gospel of Jesus Christ must be carried to places where His name was little known, and believers from different church backgrounds could cooperate without surrendering biblical clarity. Its founding purpose reflected the mandate of Christ: “Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations… teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you” (Matthew 28:19–20).

Founding in Wartime Philadelphia (June 8, 1942)

Philadelphia in 1942 was a city shaped by wartime industry, rationing, and daily reports of loss overseas. Against that backdrop, the incorporation of UFM was not a dramatic public spectacle but a resolute act of faith. Pastors, lay leaders, and praying supporters—many already carrying burdens at home—chose to invest in eternal work. Their “heroism” was quiet: steadfast intercession, careful stewardship, and the willingness to send workers even when travel, communication, and funding were uncertain.

Early Commitments and Spiritual Character

From the beginning, UFM’s strength rested less on resources and more on dependence upon God. Prayer meetings, sacrificial giving, and patient planning marked the agency’s early life. The founders believed that the Lord Himself prepares the way for gospel witness: “See, I have placed before you an open door that no one can shut” (Revelation 3:8). This confidence cultivated endurance—pressing on when doors seemed closed, when needs outpaced means, and when cultural barriers required humility and teachability.

Growth and Ongoing Work

From those early commitments, UFM has expanded to serve in a dozen countries across Latin America, Europe, and Africa. Its workers have often labored in ordinary settings—homes, classrooms, villages, and local congregations—trusting God to use faithful presence, Scripture, and discipleship to build lasting witness. Across decades, the mission has continued to emphasize cooperation among churches, gospel-centered service, and steady perseverance, holding to the same hope that first stirred believers in wartime Philadelphia: Christ is worthy to be known, and the good news is for every nation.