Our History
Iris Global was founded as a dedicated Christian missions organization in 1980 by Rolland and Heidi Baker.
What began as a dance/drama ministry has grown into a close-knit international family of thousands of congregations and a broad humanitarian ministry encompassing Bible schools, children’s centers, family-based orphan care, primary and secondary schools, medical clinics, outreaches, farming, well drilling, cottage industries, and more. Year by year, in prayer and faith our vision expands.
In 2004 Iris began building primary and secondary schools in Cabo Delgado, Mozambique. In 2019 our schools taught over 3500 students, who have held many of the highest test scores in the province, with four students earning full scholarships to Stanford University’s International Institutes. Now it is our great honor to provide far deeper academic opportunities at the university level — both for our own community and for all those abroad. As we desire a reputation for doing good, all the more we desire to bring faith in the Lord to this nation.
“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”
— Matthew 5:3
We are so excited to see the amazing way that our awesome God is working in Mozambique. He is so faithful in fulfilling His promises as we place our trust in The One who is able.