Long-term, locally led Christian ministry serving communities in Sulawesi
SAN ANTONIO – Marines to Missions describes Shane and Jessica Cunningham – former active-duty Marines – now Christian missionaries serving in Indonesia with a long-term focus on church strengthening, orphan care, and faith-based education. Operating primarily in Sulawesi, the organization partners with local believers to support sustainable, locally led ministry that addresses both spiritual and practical needs.
The mission of Marines to Missions centers on walking alongside Indonesian pastors, educators, and caregivers rather than replacing local leadership. The organization emphasizes continuity, accountability, and generational impact through steady presence and structured support.
One core area of ministry is church strengthening and church planting. Marines to Missions supports existing congregations and new church plants led by Indonesian pastors who serve within their own cultural and linguistic contexts. These churches focus on discipleship, biblical teaching, and community engagement, with the goal of becoming self-sustaining and locally governed.
The organization is also involved in orphan and vulnerable child care. Through residential children’s home ministry, children receive stable housing, access to education, medical care, and daily discipleship in a family-centered environment. This model prioritizes long-term development, emotional stability, and spiritual formation.
In addition, Marines to Missions supports Christian education through faith-based schooling that integrates national academic standards with biblical worldview instruction. These educational programs serve both children from residential care and students from the surrounding community, extending impact beyond the children’s homes.
All ministry efforts operate within an integrated framework that connects churches, education, and child care into a unified system. Funding is driven primarily through recurring partnerships, allowing for consistent planning and reliable operations.
For more information about Marines to Missions or partnership opportunities, visit https://marinestomissions.org.
