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<strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2016</strong>
A Letter from Our Founders<br />
In 2008, we and our two youngest children, Laura and Harrison, followed what we<br />
believed to be God’s call to help reach the people of Western Honduras by initiating<br />
a conventional model of missionary-led church planting. We quickly discovered that<br />
systemic poverty, coupled with nominal Christianity, where people would know<br />
about Jesus, but not own Him as Lord, fed a culture of widespread corruption,<br />
ignorance, and oppression.<br />
This environment led us to a new vision for Mission UpReach. We saw the need<br />
to transform the culture of Western Honduras with the gospel of Jesus Christ by<br />
developing and equipping local, Christian leaders. These leaders would develop selfled,<br />
self-sustaining, and self-replicating congregations in and around the region of<br />
Santa Rosa de Copán. We believe these congregations will continue to grow and<br />
multiply and create new, life-changing ministries as each congregation meets the<br />
physical, mental, and spiritual needs within their communities and develop future<br />
leaders of new congregations.
The process of identifying and developing leaders often begins by providing<br />
fundamental human needs. We do this through our support programs, which<br />
include the DESEO public school values education program, an agricultural training<br />
center for young men called The Moses Project, and much more. Volunteers<br />
help us show Christ’s love through many different kinds of brigades: evangelism,<br />
medical clinics, construction, and, beginning this year, water well drilling. These<br />
support programs open the doors in communities for our core goal of training and<br />
supporting the launch of self-sustaining congregations.<br />
We call this collaboration between our core and support programs The John 1010<br />
Generation. This method helps develop local leaders who will be equipped to launch<br />
1010 congregations in Western Honduras in this generation. We have seen great<br />
progress toward this key performance indicator in <strong>2016</strong>. We now have a presence<br />
in over 50 communities and our largest congregation, in Barrio Belén, has more<br />
than 250 people worshipping with us each Sunday. There are 23 newly planted or<br />
expanded congregations we can count as a result of these efforts so far. All of them<br />
are well on their way to being John 1010 congregations that know Jesus, and “have<br />
life and have it to the full,” John 10:10.<br />
Many of you are aware that the last two years have been challenging for our family.<br />
Our personal struggle has been intense and at times a bit overwhelming. In spite<br />
of these personal struggles, Mission UpReach has thrived, with new growth and<br />
increased effectiveness in our mission. This type of growth during a time of intense<br />
personal trial is a clear indication of two things: God is clearly acting through Mission<br />
UpReach and we are blessed with an incredible team of coworkers.<br />
Things did not slow down or diminish one bit thanks to our employees and<br />
volunteers who kept everything running smoothly. <strong>2016</strong> was a banner year, and we<br />
hope that you enjoy reviewing our progress in this annual report. As great as this<br />
year was, we continue to need your help as we build bridges into more and more of<br />
the communities in our region. We thank you for your past support in so many ways,<br />
and we look forward to serving with you in the future.<br />
Dios Bendiga,<br />
Phil and Donna Waldron<br />
Founders of Mission UpReach, Inc.<br />
“<strong>2016</strong> was a<br />
banner year. ”
The John 1010 Generation - Teaching and Discipleship<br />
We believe developing local Christian leaders will transform the culture of Western<br />
Honduras by the gospel of Jesus Christ. We achieve this transformation by training<br />
and equipping self-led, self-sustaining, and self-replicating congregations.<br />
These congregations and their leaders do not rely on outside funding or leadership<br />
to continue to function and grow. Through congregations like these, individuals<br />
begin to experience true, holistic life change: physical, mental, and spiritual.<br />
It is our goal to equip 1010 leadership teams to launch and support local<br />
congregations within this generation.<br />
“I have always wanted to follow the<br />
Great Commission. Thanks to God, I<br />
was able to find CREO.”<br />
-Jonas Ivan Martinez<br />
CREO Graduate<br />
18 CREO graduates<br />
62 current CREO students<br />
16 CRESCO graduates<br />
44 current CRESCO students<br />
3 communities with transformational congregations<br />
23 transformational congregations in development<br />
We’re already making a lot of progress<br />
towards launching these 1010 teams,<br />
thanks to generous donors like you.
The John 1010 Generation - Women’s and Children’s Programs<br />
A child in Honduras will see<br />
an average of 4 men come<br />
through the home.<br />
A child in Honduras will see an average of 4 men come through the home<br />
in a relationship with their mother by the time they are 18 years old; one in<br />
four young women are sexually abused at some point in their life; one in four<br />
households are headed by single mothers; and one in three children born to<br />
mothers under age 18.<br />
This environment has resulted in a crumbling of family structure and Christian<br />
values. But there is hope. Our programs such as DESEO, Dulce Refugio, and<br />
The Moses Project focus on alleviating these problems while modeling and<br />
helping to develop the Biblical picture of a family.<br />
“Dulce Refugio has helped<br />
me mentally, physically,<br />
and spiritually.”<br />
-Damaris Ramirez<br />
5th year Dulce Refugio Resident<br />
1,357 DESEO students<br />
9 DESEO schools<br />
237 in basketball program<br />
525 brigade volunteers<br />
7 VBS brigades
The John 1010 Generation - Health and Wellness<br />
You partnered with us to<br />
bring medical care to 19<br />
remote villages!<br />
13,422 patients seen by medical brigades<br />
42 young men in agricultural & leadership training<br />
490 volunteers on our construction brigades<br />
“The staff at MUR are an<br />
inspiration to me to become all<br />
things to all men so that Christ<br />
may save through me.”<br />
-Krysten Miller<br />
Brigade Participant<br />
Honduras is the second poorest country in the Western Hemisphere. Despite<br />
receiving billions of dollars in international aid, four out of every five people<br />
spend their life in poverty. Drug use is prevalent and HIV is a leading cause of<br />
death. The Honduran government spends less than 20% per capita of what is<br />
spent by the U.S. for health and education.<br />
Through programs like DESEO, medical brigades, water well drilling, and<br />
The Moses Project, we focus on helping to alleviate these problems, while<br />
modeling a Christian infrastructure that helps address these social problems.
Our Team<br />
Phil Waldron<br />
CEO<br />
Honduras<br />
Donna Waldron<br />
Direct of DESEO, Co-Founder<br />
Honduras<br />
Jon Stacy<br />
VP<br />
Honduras<br />
Gary Gardner<br />
Chief Development Officer<br />
USA<br />
Juan Carlos de los Santos<br />
Church Planter Training<br />
Honduras<br />
Matt Bridges<br />
Accounting Technician<br />
Honduras<br />
Dakota Nowell<br />
Children’s Choir Director<br />
Honduras<br />
Rosa Portillo<br />
Cook<br />
Honduras<br />
Carlos Vasquez<br />
DESEO Team<br />
Honduras<br />
Aristides Sánchez<br />
Team Leader - Church Planter Training<br />
Honduras<br />
Marvin Rosa<br />
Mechanic<br />
Honduras<br />
Caleb Gosset<br />
Assistant Group Coordinator<br />
Honduras<br />
Erick Huiza<br />
Church Planter Training<br />
Honduras<br />
Jarley Quintero<br />
AIM Missionary Trainee<br />
Honduras<br />
Matt van den Meiracker<br />
Brand Manager<br />
USA<br />
Abbie Wilson<br />
Deaf School Interpreter<br />
Honduras<br />
Landon Anderson<br />
AIM Missionary Trainee<br />
Honduras<br />
Elder Fuentes<br />
Director - The Moses Project<br />
Honduras<br />
Damaris Ramirez<br />
DESEO Team<br />
Honduras<br />
Carlos Mejia<br />
Church Planter Training<br />
Honduras<br />
Jeremias Santos<br />
Worship - Church Planter Training<br />
Honduras<br />
Luis Miranda<br />
Agricultural Director<br />
Honduras<br />
Carmen Aguilar<br />
Cook<br />
Honduras<br />
Juan Pablo Reyes<br />
The Moses Project<br />
Honduras<br />
Cindy de los Santos<br />
Deaf School Teacher<br />
Honduras<br />
Hector Pineda<br />
DESEO Team<br />
Honduras<br />
Brittany White<br />
DESEO Team<br />
Honduras<br />
Kris Bridges<br />
Corquin Team<br />
Honduras<br />
Jormar Ramos<br />
Church Planter Training<br />
Honduras<br />
Richar García<br />
Church Planter Training<br />
Honduras<br />
Lelis Argueta<br />
Church Planter Training<br />
Honduras<br />
Brayan Flores<br />
DESEO Team<br />
Honduras<br />
Madelina Ramirez<br />
Spanish Teacher<br />
Honduras<br />
Mayra Huiza<br />
DESEO Team<br />
Honduras<br />
Irma Santos<br />
DESEO Administrator<br />
Honduras<br />
Sara Molina<br />
DESEO Team<br />
Honduras<br />
Marcos Antonio<br />
Mechanic<br />
Honduras<br />
Milagro Serrano<br />
Cook<br />
Honduras<br />
Ángel Sánchez<br />
Bus Driver<br />
Honduras<br />
Alma Bueso<br />
DESEO Team<br />
Honduras<br />
Cheryl van den Meiracker<br />
Senior Accountant<br />
Honduras<br />
Jose Martin<br />
The Moses Project<br />
Honduras<br />
Hugo Miranda<br />
Human Resources<br />
Honduras<br />
Kerlin Aguilar<br />
DESEO Team<br />
Honduras<br />
Yulema Reyes<br />
Assistan Administrator - DESEO<br />
Honduras<br />
Nelson Castro<br />
Mechanic / Driver<br />
Honduras<br />
Michael Bridges<br />
Corquin Team<br />
Honduras<br />
Kaylee Bridges<br />
Corquin Team<br />
Honduras<br />
Ever Sanchez<br />
Mechanic’s Shop Director<br />
Honduras
Our Board of Directors<br />
Wayne Kellis - Chairman<br />
President - NaturChem<br />
Lexington, SC<br />
Jon Stacy<br />
Corporate VP - Mission UpReach<br />
Santa Rosa de Copán, Honduras<br />
Phil Waldron<br />
CEO, Co-Founder - Mission UpReach<br />
Santa Rosa de Copán, Honduras<br />
Ted van den Meiracker<br />
Senior IT Consultant - Optum360<br />
Atlanta, GA<br />
Donna Waldron<br />
Group Manager, Co-Founder - Mission UpReach<br />
Santa Rosa de Copán, Honduras<br />
Scott Bedichek<br />
Alliance Implants and Peridontics<br />
Forth Worth, TX<br />
Dr. Adam Spencer<br />
Spencer Orthodontics<br />
Longview, TX<br />
Dorris Gulley<br />
CFO - ClearPoint Credit Counseling Solutions<br />
Atlanta, GA<br />
Phil Berry<br />
General Manager - North American Coal<br />
Pompano Beach, FL<br />
Jeff Simpson - Treasurer<br />
NaturChem<br />
White Oak, TX<br />
Matthew Schick<br />
Senior Leadership Training Manager - Home Depot<br />
Atlanta, GA<br />
Darin Beakley<br />
VP Sales - Sat-Lite Technologies<br />
Longview, TX
Statement of Financial Activities<br />
in $1,000s of dollars<br />
Revenue<br />
<strong>2016</strong><br />
2015<br />
Expenses<br />
Donations<br />
Brigade Fees<br />
Other Income<br />
Exchange Rate Effect<br />
Total Revenue<br />
Personnel<br />
Salary & Benefits<br />
Contract Labor<br />
Facilities & Utilities<br />
General Office Expense<br />
Equipment<br />
Rent<br />
Travel<br />
Fleet Maintenance<br />
General Travel Expenses<br />
Fundraising<br />
Fundraising (non-salary)<br />
Other<br />
Benevolence<br />
Interest<br />
Total Expense<br />
2,248<br />
465<br />
46<br />
-12<br />
2,747<br />
568<br />
145<br />
96<br />
143<br />
21<br />
155<br />
22<br />
96<br />
11<br />
56<br />
1,313<br />
1,018<br />
309<br />
15<br />
-61<br />
1,281<br />
462<br />
73<br />
144<br />
141<br />
31<br />
153<br />
130<br />
72<br />
44<br />
31<br />
1,281<br />
Statement of Financial Positions<br />
Assets<br />
in $1000s of dollars<br />
<strong>2016</strong><br />
2015<br />
Liabilities & Equity<br />
Cash<br />
Receivables<br />
Fixed Assets<br />
Total Assets<br />
Payables<br />
Loans<br />
Equity<br />
Total Liabilities & Equity<br />
613<br />
30<br />
2,422<br />
3,065<br />
62<br />
1,197<br />
1,806<br />
3,065<br />
244<br />
90<br />
934<br />
1,268<br />
78<br />
454<br />
736<br />
1,268
Revenue Sources<br />
Application of Funds<br />
by function<br />
Application of Funds<br />
by program area<br />
5%<br />
13%<br />
12%<br />
1%<br />
11%<br />
49%<br />
33%<br />
64%<br />
24%<br />
49%<br />
19%<br />
20%<br />
Individual<br />
Church<br />
Business<br />
Foundation<br />
Programs<br />
General / Administration<br />
Fundraising<br />
Agricultural Training Center<br />
Short-Term Missions<br />
Christian Leadership Training<br />
Public School Values Education<br />
Women’s Support Center<br />
Fundraising Total<br />
by year in $1,000s of dollars<br />
2,747<br />
1,302<br />
733<br />
913<br />
922<br />
502<br />
2011<br />
2012<br />
2013<br />
2014<br />
2015<br />
<strong>2016</strong>
Thank you for believing in this<br />
mission and for being a part of<br />
The John 1010 Generation.<br />
3221 Dundee Road<br />
Longview, TX 75604<br />
706-534-7060
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