From Serving the Nation to Serving the Kingdom

How Marines to Missions is Changing Lives in Indonesia

Shane and Jessica Cunningham spent years shaped by service and structure. They knew discipline. They knew sacrifice. But somewhere along the road, God didn't just ask for service, He asked for obedience that looked different. That obedience led them from the predictable paths of life to the dusty roads of Sulawesi, Indonesia. And it has changed everything.

Their journey isn't about headlines or big events. It is about faithful presence. It is about showing up day after day. In a place where the gospel isn't just a concept, but a life change that people live out with real faces and names.

At its heart, Marines to Missions exists to strengthen the local church. Instead of doing ministry for a community, Shane and Jessica walk with them. Indonesian pastors lead. Indonesian believers disciple. Their role is simple, supportive, and strategic: walk alongside what God is already building so it lasts long after they are gone.

Here's what is happening now:

Orphan care that feels like family
Faith Children's Home is more than a shelter. It is a place where children get food, clothing, school, care, and discipleship. These kids aren't numbers. They are known by name, loved, taught, and given a chance at a future that includes hope, not just survival.

Church planting that grows from within
In villages where the gospel was rare, local churches now serve hundreds of people. Pastors who speak the language and live in the culture lead these congregations. That means worship that grows deep roots, not shallow branches.

Classrooms built for education and truth
Faith Baptist School brings both excellent education and biblical truth to children whose schools were once far from either. And the dream is bigger: elementary, middle, and high school options that shape hearts as well as minds.

All of this grew not from a flashy plan but from simple obedience. They inherited a legacy. Generations before them laid groundwork and planted seeds. Shane and Jessica are simply carrying that baton forward, honoring what came before and stewarding what is next.

But they can't do it alone.

Stable, monthly support changes everything. It gives meals to children, keeps lights on in classrooms, and frees pastors to shepherd without distraction. It means the mission doesn't stop when there's a gap or a lull. It means the work keeps going forward every single day.

If you've ever felt like your life could matter beyond your own world, this is your invitation. Join the mission. Walk with a family who left comfort for calling. Walk with churches that are rising from the ground up. Walk with children who are finally known. And watch how your faith takes shape in a place far from home but close to God's heart.

Learn more, partner, or give at marinestomissions.org

PO Box 1119
Somerset, TX 78069

Marines to Missions
Marines to Missions is a Christian missionary organization serving in Indonesia with a long-term focus on church strengthening, orphan care, and faith-based education. The enterprise exists to support locally led ministry through consistent presence, accountable stewardship, and sustainable partnerships.
The organization is structured to walk alongside Indonesian believers rather than replace them, prioritizing durability, local leadership, and generational impact.

This release was published on openPR.