Hi, I'm Pastor Steve Stewart.
I'm a Southern Baptist Ordained Minister and served as the Senior Pastor of Oak Hill Baptist Church (SBC) in Griffin, GA, for 18 years, and am now the Senior Pastor at Brasher's Chapel. I help oversee the Southern Baptist Mission work in Belize with Dr. Paul Whisnant. Dr. Paul has served as a full-time Southern Baptist Missionary to Belize since 1990 and is the founder of International Servants. I'd love for you or your Church to partner with us in any way that God leads. Please click the video above to hear my heart for God's Work here in Belize. We'd also love to host you or your Church on a Belize Mission Trip to see first-hand what God is doing.
Hi, we're International Servants.
We are a nonprofit Christian Mission helping children overcome poverty through our network of 54 Belizean Churches, Children's Ministry, Feed-A-Child Program, Medical Mission, Save A Child's Life Program, Orphan Ministry and Belize Mission Trips. We'd love your help in 3 key ways: Pray, Give and Go!
Children Come First
We focus on helping children overcome poverty.
Targeting Root Causes
Treating poverty's symptoms is temporary. Going after its cause is permanent.
We Make Every Penny Count
Keeping our costs down (90% to programs) means your gifts make the biggest impact possible.
Local
Leadership
Community-led change lasts. Our international staff is 100% local.
Our Founder
Dr. Paul Whisnant has served as your full-time Missionary to Belize since 1990 and oversees our Ministries and our network of 54 Belizean Churches in Belize. The call of God led him to give everything away and move to the jungle at age 19 with only a backpack, $50 and his Bible. He lived for many years in a leaf and stick hut while taking his baths in the river.
Dr. Paul Whisnant has served as your full-time Missionary to Belize since 1990 and oversees our Ministries and our network of 54 Belizean Churches in Belize.
His Story:
While on a short-term Mission Trip to Belize in 1989, Paul Whisnant was called by God to full-time Missions. Five months later, as a 19 year old teenager, he withdrew from college, packed a few items in a backpack and bought a one-way plane ticket to Belize, one of the poorest countries in the Western Hemisphere.
He arrived with only $50 in his pocket and lived in a grass hut made of leaves and sticks, in a remote jungle village, without electricity nor running water. The locals taught him how to survive by eating iguanas and taking baths in the jungle river with the crocodiles nearby. The Mission he started in that jungle hut in 1990 is now International Servants, one of the largest Missions in Belize.
More Info:
Dr. Paul has served as our Belize Mission Director, and as a full-time Missionary, with International Servants since 1990. He resides in Belize (and near Dallas, TX), is married to our Belize Medical Director, Amanda Whisnant, CPNP, and has 2 children. Dr. Paul, and his wife, Amanda, were born in the United States (Paul in Georgia and Amanda in Ohio), and are dual citizens of both the United States and Belize.
Click the photo above to meet Dr. Paul and hear his heart for what God is doing through your donations and prayers in Belize. 30 second video.
Fun Fact:
Even though Dr. Paul graciously eats whatever is served to him in the jungle, including iguanas and rats, he can't stomach mashed potatoes.
Public Speaking:
His many years living in the jungle as a missionary in Belize produced a wealth of fascinating stories that led him to speak in the US, Africa and Asia, inspiring others to make a difference with their lives. Whether he's speaking to 600 teens at the Smokey Mountain Youth Conference in Tennessee, 200 business leaders at the HQ for Chick-fil-A in Atlanta, GA, 700 Pastors in South Africa, 100 of our Mission Trip volunteers in Belize, or in the chapel at the 20,000 member Fellowship Church in Grapevine, TX, it's his humor and commitment that'll keep you on the edge of your seat; but his passion for Missions that you'll remember the most.
Stats:
1990: Moved to Belize as a full-time Missionary Church Planter and founded International Servants.
1997: Appointed to replace the IMB on the National Executive Board of the Baptist Association of Belize.
2004: Ordained as a Southern Baptist Minister.
2009: Awarded an Honorary PhD in Missions by the Board of Trustees at IBC.
1998-Present: Citizen Liaison, United States Embassy, Belmopan, Belize.
2008, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014: Awarded Certificates of Appreciation by the United States Embassy's Ambassador to Belize for his service in Belize.
2017: Recipient of the first-ever Lifetime Humanitarian Award, Government of Belize.
2017: Given the title of Honorary Humanitarian Ambassador of Belize by the Government of Belize.
Testimonials:
Below: Click the photo to: Meet the United States Ambassador to Belize.
Below: Click the photo to: Meet Senator Rocke with the Government of Belize.
Below: Click the photo to: Meet one of our Board Members, Dr. Steve Stewart.
Photos:
Feed-A-Child
Your gifts feed hundreds of needy kids each day in our Feed-A-Child Program in Belize. Providing over 3 Million Meals per year for malnourished children. 40% of children in our rural villages are malnourished to the point of stunting their growth. Your gifts give kids hope!
Your gifts feed hundreds of needy children each day in our Feed-A-Child Program in Belize, providing over 3 Million meals per year.
40% of children in our rural villages are malnourished to the point of stunting their growth. Your gifts do much more than just feed the children. Each child also receives loving care from our volunteers as we provide worm medicine, children's vitamins, basic health care, school supplies and teach them about Jesus.
Did you know that worldwide, a child dies of hunger every 3.6 seconds? You can make a life-long difference in the life of a child today!
100% of gifts designated "Feed-A-Child" go directly to the children. We need your help. Your small gift of $12 can feed a hungry, malnourished child for a month. $100 can feed 9 children for nearly a month.
Small acts. Big impact. For every child you help, 5 more children benefit, too.
Video: Click the photo below to see your donations at work feeding children in our Feed-A-Child Program in Belize. 90 second video.
Belize Medical Missions
Your generosity enables us to treat 1,000's of children who live in grinding poverty in rural villages. Click "Learn More" to see photos and videos of kids you helped us save, and to learn more about our Belize Medical and Dental Mission, Wheelchair Initiative and Save A Child's Life Program.
Your gifts provide Medical Mission clinics, and life-saving medication, for thousands of poor, needy children and family in jungle villages throughout Belize.
Some have basic problems like fever or worms, and others have life threatening heart murmurs or malaria. The purpose of our Belize Medical Mission is to open hearts to Christ, so we set up our clinics in villages where our missionaries are starting a Church. It's a wonderful tool for showing the love of God.
Mrs. Amanda Whisnant, CPNP, leads our Belize Medical Mission Trips and coordinates our Save A Child's Life program. She was born in Ohio and completed her Masters at MUSC in Charleston, South Carolina.
Click the photo above to meet Amanda and hear her heart for helping one of her patients in Belize.
In addition to serving as our Belize Medical Director, she also works at a Pediatric Primary Care clinic near Dallas, Texas, and is married to our Belize Mission Director, Dr. Paul Whisnant.
Our Medical volunteers are in urgent need of more medicine to help the children. For every $100 you give, you're giving life saving medicine to 20 kids! 100% of all donations designated "Medicine" will go where designated.
In our Belize Medical Mission Clinics, we often encounter children in need of life-saving surgery. But many of these surgeries are too complicated to perform in Belize.
Your gifts help us bring children to the USA for life-saving surgeries. We coordinate these surgeries with the assistance of others, such as Rotary, Children's Hospitals in the US, etc.
You can help us save the next child's life by giving today and designating your gift: Save A Child's Life. 100% of your gift will go towards providing a life-saving surgery for a child. Total cost per child is around $5,000. But every gift, no matter how small, will make a life-saving difference.
Meet 3 of the children you helped us save:
Above: Heilin with Amanda (far right) with Heilin's mom (far left). Heilin was run over by a truck in Belize. She received her surgeries in Dallas, Texas. Photo was taken 1 month post-surgery in Grapevine, Texas. Click the photo above to see a short video of how your donations helped save Heilin's arm and life.
Above: Marlena at our Belize Medical Mission Clinic with Jenny (one of our volunteer Physician Assistants, far left) and Marlena's mom (far right). Marlena received her heart surgery in Orlando, Florida. Photo was taken in Belize pre-surgery.
Above: Xiomara with Amanda in Belize. Xiomara received her heart surgery in Tampa, Florida. Photo was taken post-surgery in our Belize Medical Mission Clinic in her village. Amanda Whisnant is a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner and our Belize Medical Director. Click the photo above to see how your donations saved Xiomara's life.
Wheelchair Initiative:
In our Belize Medical Mission Clinics, we often encounter children in need of wheelchairs.
You can help us provide a wheelchair to a child by giving today and designating your gift: Wheelchairs 4 Kidz. 100% of your gift will go towards providing a wheelchair for a child. Total cost per wheelchair is around $500. But every gift, no matter how small, will make a huge difference.
Sometimes traditional wheelchairs won't work because of the rugged terrain in our jungle villages. Click the photo below to see how your donations helped us give a rugged wheelchair to a boy in need.
Belize Dental Mission:
The lack of access to dental care in our rural villages leaves many patients in daily, severe pain. Our villagers get very excited when they hear that a volunteer Dental Team has joined our Belize Medical Mission.
Click the photo below to see your donations help us provide important dental care to adults and children in need in Belize.
Belize Mission Trips
You're invited to come serve with us in 2019! We've been leading Belize Mission Trips since 1990, so your trip will be well-planned, Christ-centered, strategic and safe. Click "Learn More" to go to our Belize Mission Trips page.
To learn more, or to sign up for one of our 2019 Mission Trips, click here: Belize Mission Trips
Our Keys To Long-Term Sustainable Change
Local Church
Child Focused
Feed A Child
Medical Care
Clean Water
Basic Education
X Human Trafficking
Orphan Care
Testimonials
Click a photo to watch a short testimonial video by each person.
Ways To Give
Text the keyword
iServants
to 77977
or
Make giving easy by downloading the iServants App from the App store, and giving directly through the app!
Answers to Frequently Asked Questions:
Can I get a tax-deductible receipt?
Yes! International Servants is a registered Nonprofit Mission. All donations are fully tax-deductible. You'll receive a tax-deductible receipt via email for your online gifts, and we'll also mail you a Year-End tax-deductible receipt.
How do I contact you with questions about giving?
Email us at Give@iServants.com or text/call us at 817-382-8484.
How much of my gift goes where designated?
100% of your donation will go where designated. Our administrative expenses are less than 10% and are covered by a few of our larger donors who are passionate about seeing us continue to grow and impact lives.
Is my gift multiplied?
Yes. Your gift is multiplied 7 times! Thanks to our hundreds of selfless volunteers who donate their time and pay their own way, and thanks to our corporate donors, your gift today multiplies in impact to help many more children!
Can I give through my desktop computer, laptop or iPad?
Yes. Just click the donate button at the top of the page.
Can I give if I don't have a cell phone?
Yes. Just click the donate button at the top of the page.
Can I give if my cell phone is not a smart phone?
Yes. Just click the donate button at the top of the page.
Can I give without setting up a new account?
Yes. Just click the donate button at the top of the page.
Can I give a monthly recurring donation if I don't have a cell phone?
Yes. Just email us at Give@iServants.com and we will set it up for you. It's easy and quick. We're happy to do it!
Can I give by check?
Yes. Make your gift payable to: International Servants.
Mail to:
International Servants
PO Box 337
Grapevine, TX 76099-0337
What information do I need to add International Servants to my Will?
Name: International Servants
Tax ID (EIN): 63-1155427
Address: International Servants
PO Box 337
Grapevine, TX 76099-0337
Can I give by texting?
Yes. Just text the keyword "iServants" to 77977.
Can I help through my American Airlines account?
Yes. You can help International Servants by adding our Business Extra number to your American Airlines profile. Then, when you fly American Airlines, we will receive points for our Mission. This will not affect your account, you will receive your frequent flyer points as usual, and your account will remain private. It's quick and easy - it'll only take 30 seconds to set it up, and then it's automatic after that. Here's how to add our Business Extra number to your AA profile: 1. Log into your AA.com frequent flyer account. 2. Under the Advantage tab, click "My Account". 3. Click the "Reservation Preferences" tab. 4. Scroll down to "My Business Extra Information". 5. Enter our Business Extra number: 830996, then click "Submit". You're done!
Can I help through AmazonSmile?
Yes. Just log into your Amazon account at smile.amazon.com/ch/63-1155427 and save International Servants as your charity. From then on, Amazon will donate a portion of every purchase to support our Feed-A-Child Program.
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