Our Story

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 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

Our mission is 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

Partnering With Local Leaders

People Focused

Empowering

Our Values

Faith

Nothing we do means anything without Christ. He makes all things come together. Whether living in need or abundance, He is our hope and our reward.

Committed

We know true change doesn’t happen overnight. Each of our programs are designed to be sustainable, an investment for generations to come. We will remain committed to our work and the relentless pursuit of progress.

Empowerment

We are dedicated to empowering people to find their purpose, achieve their goals, and create a life of self-reliance. We believe in giving hand-ups and not hand-outs.

Impact Driven

It is our duty, goal, and obligation to make decisions that lead to authentic, sustainable life change which results in massive impact in the lives of those we serve.

Collaboration

We work directly with indigenous leaders to identify resources and solve problems together. We need a network of churches and organizations who are committed to working together to increase awareness, enhance cultivation, and expedite transformation.

Excellence

We seek to do everything the best it can possibly be done, with utmost excellence, in a comprehensive manner. We have a responsibility to utilize all resources and talents to their fullest potential for God’s glory. We understand excellence does not result from occasional and unstructured activity, but rather through repeated and disciplined thought and action.

Financials & Accountability

At Second Chance Global, we believe in transparency and sharing the impact of your generosity together! Our guarantee is to steward each dollar for maximum impact.