YEAR IN REVIEW
A note from our Executive Director
Looking back on the 2019-20 school year, it is remarkable to consider all of the ways that we were challenged by unexpected circumstances. Equally important, it is remarkable to consider all of the ways that God remained faithful and provided in the midst of those challenges. The coronavirus pandemic impacted every corner of the world. No person, organization, church, or business was immune to those challenges. Through it all, we remained focused on our call to serve the left behind and lived into the vision of Isaiah 1:17 as we served our students, staff, and communities.
The most compelling part of this ministry year was watching God mobilize people to step into difficult situations and lead our mission forward. From indigenous leaders developing solutions to local challenges to watching our donor base sacrifice in the midst of economic uncertainty, we cannot help but find joy in the trials and celebrate all of the ways God transformed difficulties into opportunities for impact.
Speaking of impact, thank you for your impact. Every statistic and story is a direct result of your prayers and generosity. Thank you for helping to make hope through education possible for the left behind!
Students
Our student population grew from 177 to 501 as we launched a new campus in Haiti and a new partnership in Cambodia.
Growth
Staff
Our international staff grew from 25 to 47 leaders. We empowered three teams in two countries to serve our students and lead through challenges.
Growth
Spiritual Impact
Our schools exist to help students discover who they are in Christ and what they are created to do. Our Bible Curriculum is a core aspect of our impact strategy. We saw God move in powerful ways as He deepened our students' faith.
Haiti Spotlight
Our indigenous team in Haiti persevered through political instability, the loss of two members of our student body, and operational challenges caused by the pandemic to provide excellence in service to students at two campuses.
Cambodia Spotlight
During our first year of ministry in Cambodia, we collaborated with the team at New Hope School to pursue a greater impact while also discerning the future of our partnership. God moved in remarkable ways as we developed relationships with the staff, provided training, implemented our Bible Curriculum, and navigated challenges together. We are now committed to a second year of partnership with long-term plans for a merger.
Financials
God sustained our ministry in remarkable ways in the midst of economic uncertainty. Our donors remained faithful and sacrificed to keep hope through education happening.
Income: $394,595
Expense: $309,107
Note: Campus Development expenditures were below our budgeted amount due to construction delays caused by the pandemic. These delays led to a higher percentage of our expenses going towards administration and fundraising than normal.