“Oh, the Places We Have Gone and the Things We Have Done” Leadership Update This past year marked a new era for Team 144 as Jak Varando  was officially named Director of Team 144 . Under his leadership, our teams have continued to: Expanded across continents Empowered new instructors Trained hundreds Guarded and served teams on mission Touched lives through service, mentorship, and ministry 2025 Mission & Training Highlights April 2025 – Team 2 Level 1 Instructor Exam 4 Students Tested...

Kenya: The Warrior Priest Movement – August 2025 In August, Team 144 returned to Kenya  for two incredible weeks of ministry and mission work. During Week One , the team served at Kenya Ministry Training Institute (KMTI)  in Kitale, where Team 144 instructors stepped into dual roles — teaching both theology and self-defense . For eight hours each day, our Theologian Instructors  helped students dig deep into God’s Word, uncovering truth, the power of walking in faith and how to teach the word...

At the heart of Team 144’s mission is the desire to awaken and develop The Warrior Spirit —a mindset fueled by courage, resilience, and...