Our Story
Purpose + Progress
Founders Jeffery and Ashley Petress began international mission work after Haiti’s earthquake in 2010 that left hundreds of thousands of families displaced and thousands of children were moved into institutionalized living. Both Jeffery and Ashley felt a strong prompting that God was calling them to live the rest of their lives committed to serving His people. The Lord clearly called two very ordinary people to carry out an extraordinary plan.
In the beginning, Jeffery and Ashley’s experience centered around immediate relief and providing care for children in orphanages. Through the prayers that were spoken, wisdom that was gained, resources that were offered, and service that was sacrificed, Second Chance Global began to transition and focus efforts on self-sufficiency and empowerment.
God made it evident the specific purpose of this ministry. Both through their own personal experience and first-hand experiences on the international mission field, it was clear that generational issues can be broken free allowing us to step into our God-given potential. All around the world, there are people who possess unique abilities to combat the challenges they face. Second Chance Global was birthed out of the restoration and miracle working power the Lord can offer to people and we want to expand that power into one nation at a time.
Our Mission
We exist to end generational poverty through empowerment.
Our Vision
To maximize the development
of each person to impact the world for Jesus.
What Makes Us Unique
We know that the best solutions come from those who live and breathe the challenges every day. That’s why we choose to partner with local leaders who truly know their communities—their hopes, struggles, and potential. By standing shoulder-to-shoulder with them, we’re not just creating programs; we’re building relationships that lead to real, lasting change.
For us, it’s always about people. We don’t see numbers or projects; we see faces, families, and stories—each one carrying the fingerprints of God’s design. Our focus is on walking alongside people, listening to their needs, and offering support that helps them take the next step forward.
When we show up, it’s not just to help but to equip. We believe in the abilities and potential that already exist in the people we serve. Our role is to encourage and provide the tools, training, and opportunities to help them move forward with confidence. Empowerment isn’t a one-time act—it’s a ripple effect.
We place our hope in Jesus, rely on the Holy Spirit as our helper, and serve as instruments in God’s ultimate plan. We walk with reckless faith, trusting Him to establish our steps.
We are relentlessly pursuing progress, investing in long-lasting change that will influence generations.
We are committed to empowering others to discover their purpose, achieve their goals, and build self-reliant lives. We focus on hand-ups, not hand-outs.
We make decisions that lead to authentic, sustainable life changes, profoundly impacting the lives of those we serve.
We believe that if we listen hard enough, each culture can teach us how to reach them. We have the heart to partner with high-capacity leaders so that together, we can foster a mutual exchange of transformation.
We seek to do everything comprehensively to the best of our ability. We are responsible for utilizing all resources and talents to their fullest potential for God’s glory.