Mission
Impact Ministries International (IMI) exists to use agriculture and business to change lives and destinies through the transforming power of Jesus. We do this by building income-generating farms and businesses to surround and financially support humanitarian work. This is called, a “City of Refuge.”
Matthew 5:14 – “You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden.”
The humanitarian work focuses on the current greatest need in that area. Internationally, this is an orphanage/boarding school for kids born into extreme poverty and at high risk for exploitation and abuse. Locally, this is a safe house for trafficked humans or minors at risk for exploitation and abuse.
Every city is built to be self-sustaining so that the work can continue indefinitely.
30 years of Achievement
>800
Ministers Ordained
500,000
Prophetic Prayers Given
>500
Students Educated
55
Countries Impacted
10 Million
Dollars of Relief Funds Donated
>30
Clean Water Projects Completed
Meet The Founders
Tom & Dr. Teresa Stamman
“It surely is His work, and we are blessed to be His servants”
We created Impact Ministries International (IMI) out of a strong desire to live out our faith in God and love for Jesus. In the early 2000s, during a visit to Honduras, homeless children and adults were looking through the garbage dumps for food to eat. This was horrific to see. We knew something needed to change, and we would commit to making that change. From that first house to care for the orphans and our first feeding program for the poor, we have continued to say yes we will help when things need to change.
In 2008, the financial crisis in the USA made us realize the risk of relying on donors. God gave us the idea to make all of our projects built with an income stream. Now each project (orphanage or safe house) is surrounded by agriculture or businesses that generate income. This “City of Refuge” transforms the community with job opportunities and access to affordable food, and is able to withstand future funding challenges. The goal is that everything will be completely self-sustaining.
Our first and largest “City of Refuge” is in Honduras. Now a massive city, the compound has an orphanage/boarding school that is supported by a large farm, stores, lodging, a medical clinic, and a trade school. IMI is an agricultural expert and local universities in Honduras are sending students to learn from IMI!
Doing God’s work in the world isn’t difficult. It just takes a step of faith. We want to see God doing that same great work using you. We also have a personal ministry to help encourage you to fully embrace God’s love and purpose for your life and to start changing your world. See the ministry and entrepreneur calendar to attend an event, we would love to meet you!
The Christian faith is about loving Jesus and loving people, and not ignoring the needs that are in front of us. That is what we are trying to do with IMI and all of our work. Our goal is to let people know that God loves them and that love will transform their lives.
We would not be able to accomplish our mission without God’s blessings and the support of our generous donors and partners. We hope that you will explore our site to see what we have been able to do. Please consider joining our team through prayer and financial support to help change lives. Together we WILL change lives and destinies!
God bless,
Tom & Dr. Teresa Stamman
Testimonies
Celenia and Aliana’s Story
Struggling to survive in the face of neglect and poverty, twin sisters Celenia and Aliana’s* (their real names were changed […]
Karla’s Story.
A child of a gang member, and a survivor of violence and poverty, Karla* (her real name is changed for […]
Luisa’s Story
Poverty and mental health are often linked. Vulnerable to her mom’s mental health problems, Luisa* (Her real name is changed […]
We Need your Support!
We would not be able to accomplish our mission without God’s blessings and the support of our generous donors and partners. We hope that you will explore our site to see what we have been able to do. Please consider joining our team through prayer and financial support to help change lives. Together we WILL change lives and destinies!