HELPING INDIGENOUS BELIEVERS TO BECOME MORE LIKE JESUS

Through: • Evangelism • Discipleship/Leadership Development • Community Impact

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BUILD: Native Christian Leadership for the Next Generation

The greatest need among our Native tribes and nations today is Native Christian Leadership!  We need examples that we can follow that impact our families, communities, churches, and tribal councils.  Men and women who will be mentors to the next generation.  That’s what’s known as Discipleship. Learn about a partnership with CHIEF and Center for Indian Ministries call BUILD: Biblical, United, Indigenous, Leadership, Development.

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Huron Claus

President/CEO at CHIEF, Inc.

Welcome to our CHIEF Website!  Take a few minutes and gain a greater picture of the ministry of CHIEF serving the indigenous people groups of the Americas.  Your heart will be touched, challenged, and encouraged as you see lives changed for the Glory of God!

My prayer is that you will join us in partnership whether it be in prayer, serving, sending or celebrating. God is raising up a new generation of Warriors of Christ!

Huron travels frequently to represent CHIEF and to minister to various Native peoples. He speaks at churches, conferences, special events. You can listen to his speaking on the speaking page here.

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Every Tribe and Tongue

“Transformed”

COMING SOON. A New Native Discipleship tool that is biblically rooted, culturally relevant, and highly practical.

Native Christian Leadership Forum

It is CHIEF’s desire to encourage, equip and empower our Native Christian leaders of today and the generations to come. 

Ministry Alliances

The Ministry Alliance is a collaboration that aims for a synergy where each partner hopes that the benefits from the alliance will be greater than those from individual efforts.

Resources

Discover tools and resources that will better equip you for Native ministry.

Network of Native Ministries

 “We invite you to take a moment and visit some of our CHIEF Ministry partners. Here you will find valuable resources from a wide variety of organizations who are working alongside CHIEF to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ.”

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2024 CHIEF Native Women’s Conference

Join Us at an Event 2024 Fall Native Women’s Conference Come and renew, refresh, and reprioritize your life. EVENT DETAILS WHEN: November 1 & 2, 2024WHERE: Chief Shepherd Discipleship Center1644 E Campo Bello Drive, Phoenix, AZ 85022Call for information: (602)...

2024 Tribal Ministry Conference

2024 Tribal Ministry Conference

The purpose of the Tribal Ministry Conference is to call together Native Christian leaders, their people, and all those who have a passion for indigenous ministry. We come together  recognizing our diversity in church traditions yet united in prayer, seeking God's...

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