Our Mission

To Provide Vocational Training and Sustained Opportunities
For the Young People of Mbuguni, Tanzania.
Education in a Christian Environment
Gently Sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Latest Happenings

• Travel TimeFebruary 2, 2026
  It is time once again for Patti and Lyn to begin their long journey home (with Lyn departing tomorrow). As always, it is bittersweet—leaving their “family” in Tanzania while looking forward … Continue reading Travel Time
• Another Day of CelebrationJanuary 31, 2026
  Heavenly Father, You have blessed Next Life Foundation in countless ways over the past ten years. You have provided strong and faithful leadership through both the Tanzania Board of Directors and … Continue reading Another Day of Celebration
• A Day of Sewing Machine BlessingsJanuary 28, 2026
  God, You are endlessly generous, continually lavishing us with Your love. Your followers have learned to give in the same way.  Because so many people gave with generous hearts, each of … Continue reading A Day of Sewing Machine Blessings
• Special PeopleJanuary 26, 2026
  Today, Lord, I lift up two very special people in Tanzania—Laurence, the Executive Director of Next Life, and Mary, the Director. They carry significant responsibilities as they work to keep the … Continue reading Special People
• Graduation DayJanuary 24, 2026
  Woohoo—it’s graduation day, Lord! You know how little success many of these students experienced before arriving at Next Life Foundation, and today is such a powerful blessing for each of them. … Continue reading Graduation Day
• A Busy CampusJanuary 21, 2026
  Lord, what a beautiful flurry of activity there is on the Next Life campus. New students are getting to know one another, along with the staff and Patti and Lyn, through … Continue reading A Busy Campus
• New Students ArriveJanuary 19, 2026
  Today is the first day for the new incoming tailoring and carpentry students. Father, please surround them with Your peace as they spend time on the Next Life campus. Many of … Continue reading New Students Arrive
• The Blessing of the BibleJanuary 17, 2026
  Father, I am so thankful for Your Word. In America, there are many resources to learn the truth about You, beginning with the Bible itself. In Tanzania, the Bible is not … Continue reading The Blessing of the Bible
• Travel DayJanuary 15, 2026
  Today, Lord, I ask You to watch over Patti as she begins her journey to Tanzania, and over Lyn as she departs tomorrow. Help them to recognize the divine appointments You … Continue reading Travel Day