Rooted In Calling
We Need Jesus World Ministries was birthed in 2014, as founder Gino Smith answered God's call to preach on city streets, in local churches, and inside prisons-lifting up a living Jesus, praying with the broken, and pointing hurting people to real hope in Christ.
Growing Into Nations
Today that original call has grown into a global ministry, serving across multiple U.S. states and partnering in Pakistan. Through church planting, biblical teaching, education initiatives, and daily discipleship, We Need Jesus World Ministries helps local believers share Christ and build lasting hope in under-resourced communities.
Our Mission
We proclaim a living Jesus to a dying world, offering global ministry support through preaching, discipleship, and compassionate outreach, so under-resourced communities encounter the gospel, grow as disciples, and experience tangible help in Jesus' name.
Our Vision In Christ
We envision a global family in Christ, united in prayer and purpose, planting churches, raising disciples, resourcing ministries, and shining the gospel into under-resourced communities until every soul has heard and encountered Jesus' saving love.
Gino Smith
Founder & President
Gino Smith is the founder and president of WeNeedJesus Ministries, a global nonprofit dedicated to sharing the gospel and bringing hope to underserved communities. As a licensed minister, associate pastor, and evangelist, Gino's journey began with street and prison outreach in Ohio. His deep commitment to preaching and teaching God's Word has expanded the ministry's reach to multiple states and international locations, including Pakistan, where the ministry supports church planting and education.
Gino's experience includes partnering with Fortune 500 companies to extend the ministry's impact. His hands-on approach and heartfelt testimony inspire others to join in the mission of proclaiming Jesus Christ to every soul, everywhere.
Licensed Minister | Preacher and Teacher of God’s Word | Associate Pastor