If you would like to receive more information about what God is doing in Tela, please contact us at:
7760 S. River Ridge Drive
Newaygo, MI 49337
Meet our Missionaries:
Stephan Vallejo- Director of Honduran Affairs: Stephan is a fresh face to Hope for Tela. He is a pastor, musician and translator and has a heart for people and is on site in Tela, where he comes alongside area churches with teaching, leadership and administration. He is also helping to organize events for short term mission teams.
Rodney Baldus- Board President: Rod has a Bachelor in Science in Hotel and Restaurant Management, and taught culinary arts until his retirement in 2010. As our resident chef, he will see to your dietary needs and help to direct team events. Rod will also support construction and community outreach in the Tela area.
Carmen Baldus-Board Member: Carmen has a Doctorate in Psychology and is licensed in Michigan. She has a heart for marriage and family and provides individual and group counseling experiences. Carmen is a Registered Play Therapy Supervisor and provides trainings for pastors, teachers and parents. She helps host the teams that come to serve alongside the local churches. She is passionate about prayer and loves God’s word.
You may also encounter:
Brian Dykes- Board Member: Brian has his Masters in Counseling, and was previously a pastor. He is skilled with addictions, pastoral care, relationship counseling and men’s issues. Brian speaks at various churches in the Tela area and leads sessions during our retreats.
Regan Dykes- Board Secretary: Regan is an artist and loves helping people to develop their creative side. She will present various art activities throughout the time she is in residence. She will also lead community-based projects that involve the arts.
Dan Wheat-Board Treasurer: Dan has 41 years of financial experience as a banker and takes care of the financial needs of our mission. He is a worship leader and will lead or assist in worship times. He loves people and will help with construction and other community development projects.
Karen Wheat-Board Member: Karen has a heart for service through the medical field. She leads up and helps to organize some of our medical outreach. She is also a prayer warrior and will help with the prayer team. Karen encourages physical fitness and will lead in exercises that involve helping to keep you in good shape.
Lindsey Pogue-Board Member: Lindsey is a special education teacher in Michigan and helps coordinate and lead short term mission teams who provide educational training in Honduras. She has been on several trips to Honduras. Lindsey is passionate about her faith and the people of Honduras.
Ana Montenegro-Board Member: Ana has her Masters in Counseling and Masters in Leadership and is an LPC in Michigan. Ana has a heart for people and especially enjoys working with the people of her native Honduras. She translates, counsels and speaks at various events.
“The Mission of Hope for Tela is to share the love and compassion of Jesus in Honduras, empowering His people through service and spiritual renewal.”
PRAYER/NEEDS
Prayer Requests are as follows:
Pray for wisdom and direction for Hope for Tela
Pray for unity among the churches.
Pray for Stephan as he develops his role with Hope for Tela and for financial support as he takes on his lovely wife Vicky this fall.
Pray for individuals who would feel called to give toward small loans for the working poor.
Pray for us to locate individuals who are willing to learn small business skills.
Pray for us to be in step with the Spirit in each and every endeavor.