Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms. 1st Peter 4:10
Biblical Community & Stewardship
A SUSTAINABLE SOLUTION TO OVERCOMING POVERTY
We are dedicated to equipping individuals with the knowledge, skills, and values to nurture their God-given talents, resources, and relationships. We strive to empower individuals, families, and communities to live a life of Biblical stewardship, not just the knowledge of a principle but to become living testimonies, leaving legacies of love, compassion, and grace to this generation and those to follow. We are focused on training trainers with specific strategies tailored to each people group and their specific needs.
Our focus on Development
Starting in Malawi
Through partnership with The Source we are helping develop their community center in Malawi, Africa. The Source Malawi was started in 2016. They originally started to care for children without families and have asked us to help them become self sustaining. We are working with them in farming and financial training.
The goal of Legacy Builders overseas is to come alongside existing ministries like The Source. Where we serve as a consultant to empower local leaders. We are giving guidance in farming, finance, family and faith. Our goal is to create self sustaining business that will cover the costs of the ministry. Instead of creating western style training centers we aim to make successful centers that can host interns and send training teams to neighboring villages.
Teachings of stewardship, faithfulness, humility, and selflessness are woven throughout the skills training to develop character in the leaders and bolster resiliency during various trials in life and opposition in the community.
Stateside Training & Demonstration
Sending Workers
We are developing a working demonstration and training farm in Spokane, Washington. We intend to prepare overseas workers and missionaries in sustainable agriculture. We focus on training in Farming, Finances, Family and Faith. We also provide local training to individuals interested in gardening or homesteading.
We have just started this work in August of 2024 and are developing partners. If you are interested in helping see this ministry come to life please consider becoming a "Builder" through making a monthly financial partner.
We are also in the process of developing video training and online discussions. You can follow us on our social media outlets as well.
Our Views on Stewardship
Most of us have heard the famous saying "Give a man a fish, and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish, and you feed him for a lifetime." But this isn't really true, teaching a man to fish only feeds him when the fish are available to be caught. We would change this common saying to "Give a man some food and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to steward his life Biblically and you will feed him and his family for generations" This is the heart of our ministry, to bring a sustainable solution to to overcome poverty and enable people thrive.
SOME VALUES WE TEACH
God calls us to go on a journey with Him. He has a plan for our lives.
Ownership – God owns everything; we are His stewards.
Care - We are to care for His creation and practice ethical farming methods.
Work – Work is a blessing.
Spending – Understanding needs from wants and the importance of budgeting.
Debt – Understanding its negative impact.
Saving and Investing – Planning for the unexpected and the future, creating a discipline of denying ourselves.
Giving – Learning the joy of giving and being generous.
Knowing God – The key of a heart transformation. God is a good God and is knowable and accessible.
Honesty and integrity - The importance of creating a foundation based on integrity and honesty.
Leaving a Legacy – Planning to leave an inheritance of character and wealth for our children or loved ones.
Relationships - We are to treat others the way we would want to be treated and even to love our enemies.
Authority - We have access to the authority of Christ to do his will on the earth.
loading..."Reboot 2024"
Legacy Builders Ministries was originally formed in 2015 and has just launched "Reboot 2024" The baton has been passed to a new generation to run the next leg of the race laid out before us. The new board of directors has added a new focus on sustainable agriculture training to meet our vision of Biblical stewardship and disciple making. See how we plan to get there: strategic plan 2024.
Our Biggest Needs & Prayers
Our biggest need is for the development of faithful prayer and financial partners. Legacy Builders didn't have any income at the time of this leadership transition. Courtney and Beth Zehr have served with Wycliffe Bible Translators for 17 years. They have felt called to transition from Wycliffe to launch the vision of "reboot 2024". They have resigned from Wycliffe as of June 30th 2024 and, with Wycliffe's approval, have invited all of their existing partners to transfer their partners to Legacy Builders Ministries.
Our biggest need is for monthly income to meet the salaries set by the board. Currently, the Zehr's are needing to work outside of ministry to make ends meet. Our other needs are large start up funds for the demonstration training farm in Spokane. We need to have some more infrastructure built before we can supply this critically needed training.
We are so grateful for God's direction into this new ministry and full of faith that he will provide all of our needs in His perfect timing. If you sense God directing you to be a part of this ministry please contact us!