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Answers about Union Vision Mission, its work and how to support it.
What is Union Vision Mission?
Union Vision Mission (UVM), 聯合異象宣教 in Chinese, is a Christian mission that unites local churches to take part in world mission. Since 2009 it has carried out cross-cultural mission centered on Uganda, building churches and Christian schools and training pastors across East Africa, and it is expanding in the United States.
When did UVM begin?
UVM began its cross-cultural mission in 2009, centered on Uganda in East Africa.
Where does UVM work today?
UVM's work is centered on Uganda and reaches Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi and Congo. It also sends Chinese and Korean missionaries to Laos in Southeast Asia. UVM is a registered nonprofit in Uganda, Korea and the United States.
How many churches and schools has UVM built?
As of June 2025, UVM has built more than 2,200 churches in Uganda, Kenya and other East African countries, and 72 Christian schools, working with churches, businesses and individuals. About 10,000 pastors are receiving Bible training through UVM missionaries.
How are donations to Union Vision Mission used?
Gifts support UVM's missionaries and mission ministries: building churches and Christian schools, training pastors, education, and short-term and long-term missions. UVM is a 501(c)(3) public charity, EIN 82-1107325, issues tax-deductible receipts, and its annual IRS filings are public.
Who leads Union Vision Mission?
Union Vision Mission is led by Winston Ko, President, and Joshua Xuan, Director for the USA, both based in Los Angeles.
What does UVM do in the United States?
In the United States, UVM is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Monterey Park, California. It works in joint mission with Chinese American churches, organizes short-term mission teams every June and July, and sends long-term missionaries together with each member's own church.
How much does it cost to build a church or school?
A church for 100 to 200 people needs a gift of US$10,000, for 300 to 400 people US$15,000, and for 500 to 600 people US$20,000. A kindergarten with a church needs US$30,000, and a primary or secondary school with a church US$100,000.
What is UVM's mission strategy?
Four parts: joint mission across nations, denominations, churches and organizations; concentrated mission that focuses people and funds on one field; church planting that establishes indigenous churches; and discipleship of young university students as future spiritual leaders.
Is UVM a registered nonprofit in the United States?
Yes. Union Vision Mission is a 501(c)(3) public charity in the United States, EIN 82-1107325, recognized by the IRS in December 2018. Donations are tax deductible as allowed by law.
How can I give to UVM?
By Zelle to info.uvmus@gmail.com (enrolled as Union Vision Mission), by bank transfer by emailing info.uvmus@gmail.com, or by check payable to UVM (Union Vision Mission), mailed to 133 East Graves Ave, Monterey Park, CA 91755. Gifts are tax deductible as allowed by law.
What is Union Vision Mission called in Chinese?
In Chinese it is 聯合異象宣教, often shortened to 聯宣. The website is also available in Traditional Chinese.
Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he will send forth labourers into his harvest.