The Pais Movement is a global non-denominational Christian non-profit organization founded in 1992[1] that focuses on missionary work targeted at schools, communities and businesses.

Initially known as the Pais Project, its founder, Paul Clayton Gibbs, established the organization in Manchester, United Kingdom.

Pais USA received a special endorsement from Max Lucado,[citation needed] an American best-selling author, writer, and preacher.

Pais USA is based in Arlington, Texas with various teams working in schools and youth groups throughout the country.

Apprentices mainly work in schools in the capital city of Ghana although teams have also partnered with local churches, hospitals, and orphanages in the neighboring rural areas.

In 2012, Pais began in South America, working alongside the local church in the schools and heavily populated favelas.

It was initially established in Nairobi and grew to other cities, such as Zimmerman, where it extended its work in local schools and youth groups.

These nations include: Austria, Bangladesh, Canada, Democratic Republic of Congo, Denmark, Faroe Islands, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Switzerland, and the Philippines[citation needed].

In 2009, Gibbs committed himself full-time to the development of Pais, launching various initiatives and resources such as mypais.com and Livewire, a weekly training video.

Allies Program[13] Pais Movement provides ministry training and resources through an online platform called MyPais.

MYPAIS is a website that provides a free resource of online training videos, brochures & programs that serve as a catalyst toward a defined goal.

[15] SWAP is an international three-day conference held on various continents that promotes discussion of the three Pais disciplines: mission, discipleship, and study.