Annua Report

Casas por Cristo

www.CasasporCristo.org

Sharing the love of Christ

by building over 400 homes annually

in Juarez, Mexico

for families in great need

2007 ANNUAL REPORT

Building Homes…Changing Lives…

7201 North Loop Drive

El Paso, TX 79915

Saving the Lost!

http://www.casasporcristo.org/

Casas por Cristo

Casas por Cristo is Spanish for "Houses because of Christ." Casas por Cristo is a ministry started

in 1993 to address the needs of the poor in Mexico. We have formed a partnership between the

churches of the United States, Canada and Mexico to serve the needs of Mexican families,

following the example of Jesus Christ who said, "The Son of Man came not to be served but to serve."

(Mark 10:45). Working through churches in Mexico, we provide service opportunities for those who

want to help those in need. The motto, "Building Homes … Changing Lives … Saving the Lost,"

comes to life through this partnership.

Casas por Cristo serves the poor.

In Juarez, the most prominent problem is the lack of decent and affordable housing with an

estimated 300,000 families in need of a home. Families who come to Juarez first build their houses

by using heavy cardboard, scrap lumber and other discarded materials. Over a period of two to three

years, families may be able to scrape together enough money to build a home. It takes about a day's

wages to purchase a dozen cement blocks and almost all of four months wages to build a 12' x 12' home.

Casas por Cristo has a committee of over 100 pastors in Juarez who seek out families in need of homes.

Typically, this is a family of four with a weekly income of $35-$40, living in a cardboard and shipping

pallet house with a dirt floor. The pastors meet monthly to approve the applications. The only

requirements for the family is to be the owner of a suitable lot and provide the water for the construction

process. Following the committee's approval, Casas por Cristo goes to work to recruit a team to do

the building. In three to four days, the team turns the empty lot into a new home for the family.

The homes are a gift from the team to the family on behalf of the local church. This outward sign of

the love of Jesus illustrates the care Christians have for the poor. These homes are a partnership between

the teams who build and the churches in Juarez who sponsor the families. By sleeping and eating

in the churches in Juarez, we show the people that the teams are there to serve, not be served.

This spirit of support for the local church and an attitude of service make the experience richer.

WHO IS CASAS POR CRISTO?

Casas por Cristo

Building Homes, Changing Lives, Saving the Lost

We offer ourselves as a link between those seeking to become involved in

cross-cultural missions and the churches of Mexico reaching out to the

physical and spiritual needs of the people in their communities; our actions

demonstrate the power of the Gospel of Jesus the Messiah.

We are committed to our neighbors - the poor of Mexico. We will serve them

in a Christ-like manner. We strive to build for them a home of quality and

durability.

We are committed to our neighbors – our co-laborers. We will work as

brothers who follow a Risen-Lord, acknowledge His grace in our lives and work

for each other.

We are committed to our neighbors - the pastors of Mexico. We will work as

servants for their ministries. We will follow their leading and defer to their

knowledge of the community. We look for their guidance in meeting the needs

of our neighbors.

We are committed to our neighbors – the Church. We will work as servant-

leaders as they join with local pastors to minister in our community. We

disciple individuals, teaching them the community, the culture, work-site skills

and leadership.

MISSION STATEMENT

Casas por Cristo

We strive to:

Construct buildings that meet the needs of those we serve

Offer ourselves as Christ-centered examples

Demonstrate quality and excellence in every aspect of our ministry

Advance the kingdom of God by spreading the gospel to non-believers

and strengthening the faith of believers

VISION STATEMENT

Casas por Cristo

President Vice President

Ed Johnson Dan Malone

Member since 2004 Member since 2006

Business Owner Attorney Malone Law Firm, P.C.

(term ends January 2010) (term ends January 2009)

6850 North Santa Fe 4755 Vista Del Monte

Wichita, KS 67219 El Paso, TX [email protected] [email protected]

Secretary Treasurer

Matt Stafford Jason Marchiondo


College Minister Business Unit Manager


507 Eagle Circle 6148 Loma de Cristo

Carl Junction, MO 64834 El Paso, TX 79912

[email protected] [email protected]

Member Member

Rick Betenbough Ted Collas


President Betenbough Homes Firefighter


7203 76th St. 3160 Boot Hill Dr.

Lubbock, TX 79424 Colorado Springs, CO 80922


Member Member

Perry Rubin Johnathan Mast


Campus Minister Youth Pastor


1362 Peachtree Cir 6100 Suncy Rd

Auburn, IL 36830-6861 Amarillo, TX 79119


Member

Katy Skarlatos

Member since 2007

(term ends January 2011)

8119 Harwood Ave

Wauwatosa, WI 53213

C (414) 617-3177

[email protected]

BOARD MEMBERS 2007

mailto:[email protected]




Casas por Cristo

U.S. Staff

David Robertson, Executive Director

Mark Koon, Director of Finance

Jason Laffan, Director of Operations

Amy Lowrey, Director of Programing

Scott Dewitt, Director of Spiritual Outreach

Sarah White, Assistant to the Executive Director

Emily Broach, Bookkeeper

Gwen Wenberg, Bookkeeper

Alexis Martin, Finance Apprentice

Ryan de la Peña, Operations Manager

Joshua Crabbs, Operations Associate

Bob Wenberg, Operations Associate

Robert DeHaan, Operations Associate

Brandon Culp, Operations Apprentice

Brittany Girle, Team Coordinator

Travis Sanders, Team Coordinator

Janette Miller, Intern & Volunteer Program Manager

Pete Dockery, Spirtual Outreach

Jason Roth, Site Coordinator

Brandon Broach, Marketing Manager

Jeffery White, Development Officer

Mexico StaffMiguel Flores

David Quinones

Alfonso Ceniceros

InternsAlexis Martin Gabriel Gaarden Natalie Cronister

Alyssa Engle Jamie Hereid Rebekah Hinten

Amber Wicks Jena Portelli Renee Beukelman

Anne Porter Joshua Crabbs Roberta Sanders

Annie Cly Justin Kirklin Sean Morell

Cody Keiser Kelsey Thrasher Tel Burk

Courtney Myers Keri Mathsen

Daniel Baird Megan Sage

Drew Davis Mikell West

Elizabeth Janney Natalia Andino

STAFF & INTERNS 2007

Casas por Cristo

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> Completed the 4 Acre Shane Harris Outreach Center (SHOC) in May 2007

MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Built 405 homes

Set eight different single-month building records

Completed 3,083 homes since the ministry's inception in 1993

Casas por Cristo

ASSETS

Cash 116,000$ 6% 201,000$ 12% 287,000$ 22%

Accounts Receivable 869,000$ 44% 678,000$ 40% 686,000$ 51%

Other Current Assets 134,000$ 7% 97,000$ 6% 88,000$ 7%

Current Assets 1,119,000$ 57% 976,000$ 57% 1,061,000$ 80%

Fixed Assets 841,000$ 43% 739,000$ 43% 272,000$ 20%

TOTAL ASSETS 1,960,000$ 100% 1,715,000$ 100% 1,333,000$ 100%

LIABILITIES & EQUITY

Accounts Payable 60,000$ 3% 55,000$ 3% 9,000$ 1%

Other 18,000$ 1% 2,000$ 0% 3,000$ 0%

Unearned Revenue 981,000$ 50% 822,000$ 48% 768,000$ 58%

Current Liabilities 1,059,000$ 54% 879,000$ 51% 780,000$ 59%

Long Term Liabilities 282,000$ 14% 293,000$ 17% -$ 0%

TOTAL LIABILITIES 1,341,000$ 68% 1,172,000$ 68% 780,000$ 59%

TOTAL EQUITY 620,000$ 32% 544,000$ 32% 553,000$ 41%

TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY 1,961,000$ 100% 1,716,000$ 100% 1,333,000$ 100%

(rounded to the nearest thousand)

Ratio of Cash to Accounts Payable 1.9 x 3.7 x 31.9 x

Cash over A/P Surplus 56,000$ 146,000$ 278,000$

Balance Sheet Highlights

> Cash decreased by $85K or 57% since December 2006.

The decrease is because a significant investment in capital assets and an increase in building materials inventory.

The decrease is partially the result of the proposed deficit for 2007.

> Unearned revenue increased by 19% from December 2006.

This indicates an increased team registration level and reflects in increase in trip fees.

This is a good sign for outpacing last years numbers.

> Long term debt is comprised solely of our mortgage for the purchase of the North Loop property.

> Equity increased from $544K in December 2006 to $620K in December 2007.

> The ratio of Cash to Accounts Payable decreased from 3.7x in December 2006 to 1.9x in December 2007.

> The surplus of Cash over Accounts Payable decreased by $90K, from $146K in December 2006 to $56K in December 2007.

BALANCE SHEET

December 31, 2007 December 31, 2006 December 31, 2005

8-Balance Sheet

(rounded to the nearest thousand)

8-Balance Sheet

Casas por Cristo

2006

Actual Jan-Dec Actual Budget $ Over Budget % of Budget

REVENUE

Unrestricted Donations 5000 177,233$ 184,024$ 240,000$ (55,976)$ 76.7%

Designated Donations 5100 78,849$ 18,861$ 160,000$ (141,139)$ 11.8%

Staff Support 5200 398,691$ 500,148$ 436,700$ 63,448$ 114.5%

Project Revenue 5500 1,448,700$ 1,935,199$ 1,800,000$ 135,199$ 107.5%

In House Sales 5600 425$ (1,792)$ 500$ (2,292)$ -358.4%

Web Store Sales 5700 109$ 652$ 1,500$ (848)$ 43.5%

Other Income 5800 647$ 4,527$ 5,800$ (1,274)$ 78.0%

Interest 5900 6,700$ 6,400$ 5,000$ 1,400$ 128.0%

Non-Cash Donations 5970 & 5980 52,959$ 49,098$ 60,000$

2,164,313$ 2,697,116$ 2,709,500$ (12,384)$ 99.5%Less:

Non-Cash Donations 5970 & 5980 52,959$ 49,098$ 60,000$ (10,902)$

Cost of Goods Sold 423$ 1,230$ 1,300$ (70)$

TOTAL BUDGET INCOME 2,110,931$ 2,646,788$ 2,648,200$ (1,412)$ 99.9%

EXPENSE

Bldg Materials 6010 760,102$ 978,708$ 941,800$ 36,908$ 103.9%

Team Shirts 6020 26,476$ 32,012$ 33,000$ (988)$ 97.0%

Discounts 6030 500$ 10,850$ 8,000$ 2,850$ 135.6%

Tools 6040 20,852$ 25,930$ 29,000$ (3,070)$ 89.4%

Internship Program 6050 60,430$ 58,995$ 69,200$ (10,205)$ 85.3%

Volunteers 6060 18,569$ 11,164$ 24,500$ (13,336)$ 45.6%

Other 6090 10,769$ 18,545$ 11,700$ 6,845$ 158.5%

Staff Compensation 6100 751,868$ 918,154$ 920,000$ (1,846)$ 99.8%

Juarez Operations 6200 61,653$ 52,322$ 64,500$ (12,178)$ 81.1%

Transportation 6300 122,741$ 152,094$ 149,200$ 2,894$ 101.9%

Property Expenses 6400 44,330$ 40,764$ 40,800$ (36)$ 99.9%

Operational Equip & Supplies 6500 66,757$ 64,019$ 78,700$ (14,681)$ 81.3%

Promotion 6600 97,690$ 111,359$ 133,600$ (22,241)$ 83.4%

Outside Services 6700 34,616$ 29,609$ 27,300$ 2,309$ 108.5%

Interest 6800 20,785$ 22,938$ 22,400$ 538$ 102.4%

Capital Assets 8000 209,897$ 159,640$ 185,000$ (25,360)$ 86.3%

TOTAL BUDGET EXPENSE 2,308,036$ 2,687,103$ 2,738,700$ (51,597)$ 98.1%

Surplus/(Deficit) (197,105)$ (40,314)$ (90,500)$ 50,186$

2007 BUDGET

2007

9-Budget

Casas por Cristo

2007

1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 Growth

January 3 5 5 6 9 7 9 8 12 15 11 12 11 21 10

February 0 1 2 2 6 6 7 10 8 5 9 15 15 14 -1

March 15 20 24 29 31 46 48 47 47 47 51 54 55 60 5

April 1 5 6 3 6 9 13 13 15 9 20 23 26 34 8

May 4 2 2 1 5 13 15 14 12 9 16 15 19 19 0

June 10 10 14 16 45 39 63 54 55 76 75 85 77 92 15

July 10 7 18 19 39 51 48 66 69 56 66 84 67 87 20

August 4 2 6 9 17 15 14 15 8 16 21 20 7 16 9

September 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 1 2 2 0 3 4 2 -2

October 0 3 3 2 7 8 8 5 4 8 10 12 16 19 3

November 1 2 1 2 6 4 11 7 6 3 4 11 6 10 10 0

December 2 2 3 6 5 7 7 8 12 10 17 27 15 20 31 11

TOTAL 3 51 60 88 100 176 212 240 251 245 264 317 344 327 405 78

Cum. Total 3 54 114 202 302 478 690 930 1181 1426 1690 2007 2351 2678 3083

Annual growth 18% 47% 14% 76% 20% 13% 5% -2% 8% 20% 9% -5% 24%

Peak seasons

Spring (Feb-Apr) 16 26 32 34 43 61 68 70 70 61 80 92 96 108

Summer (May-Aug) 28 21 40 45 106 118 140 149 144 157 178 204 170 214

44 47 72 79 149 179 208 219 214 218 258 296 266 322

Peak seasons growth 7% 53% 10% 89% 20% 16% 5% -2% 2% 18% 15% -10% 21%

PROJECTS COMPLETED BY MONTH

10-Projects Completed by Month

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