Pais Movement  The Pais Movement is a non-denominational, non-profit organization that creates partnerships between schools, community projects, businesses, and churches. The organization provides "free" apprenticeships, ministry resources and alternative approaches to mission, discipleship and Bible study. Paul Clayton Gibbs founded the organization in Manchester, Great Britain. Gibbs initiated partnerships that lead to the beginning of the Pais Project in 1992. Pais Project evolved into what is currently known as the Pais Movement incorporating communities, schools, universities and business relationships worldwide. Beginning with one team of young people led by Paul Gibbs in Manchester in 1992, Pais has grown into multiple teams and headquarters on six continents. The first team outside of Europe was started in Arlington, Texas, U.S.A. in 2002. Subsequently, several teams were established in Ireland, Germany, Canada, Ghana, Brazil, India, Pakistan, Kenya, Australia, Nigeria and New Zealand. "Established 1992." In 1992, as a result of connections that were made with various local schools and Sharon Church, Moston, Manchester where Gibbs was based, the first Pais team was initiated. The team consisted of four apprentices who taught lessons and led assemblies, primarily to students from 11–16 years old. As the Pais Project grew, it offered a professional training program and as more applications were received from prospective apprentices, the Pais Project extended across England until in 2000 it pioneered its first team in Northern Ireland. In 2009 it moved its headquarters from Manchester to Burnley where Pais GB is currently based at Life Church, Burnley. "Established 2000." In 2000 Pais started its first team based in Coleraine. Due to being well received and its non-denominational stance, it enabled the teams to establish a rapport with both Protestant and Roman Catholic schools and youth groups. Their aim was to bring unity within the communities employing a relational approach. In 2010 Pais teams started to work in Cork. Pais Ireland currently has its headquarters in Portrush. "Established 2002." In 2002 the first Pais nation outside of Europe was established. Pais USA received a special endorsement from Max Lucado, 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. "Established 2003." A wide range of opportunities arose for Pais Germany following the “PISA shock” when German schools were criticized for their comparatively poor performance in relation to their global counterparts.