Summary
Cadence International ("Cadence") ministers to U.S. military singles, families, and youth. Cadence does this through hospitality houses, retreat and Bible study ministries and youth groups. Jesse and Nettie Miller founded it in 1954.
The hospitality houses and centers are places for military personnel who are far from home, family, and friends to feel the warmth of a "home away from home". The house directors offer Bible studies, home-cooked meals, and off-duty activities as well as a close family environment. In 1984 Malachi Ministries was formed as the youth division of Cadence. Malachi staff works with junior and senior high school-aged military dependents at military chapels. Cadence plans to include concentrated ministries to people of color, dependent children, women in uniform, deployed persons and their families as well as militaries of other nations. This organization is a nonprofit. Contributions to it are fully tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. It is a member of the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA).
Contact Information: [ Back to top ]
| Mailing Address: | PO Box 1268
Englewood, CO
80150-1268 |
| Website: | www.cadence.org |
| Phone: | (303) 762-1400 |
| Email: | You need to enable javascript to see the email |
Organization Details [ Back to top ]
EIN: 846027655
| CEO/President: |
Mr. David Schroeder |
Tax Deductible: |
Yes |
| Chairman: |
Mr. James Howard |
Fiscal Year End: |
May 31 |
| Board Size: |
11 |
Financial info from: |
990 |
| Founder: |
Jesse & Nettie Miller |
Member of ECFA: |
Yes |
| Year Founded: |
1954 |
Member of ECFA since: |
1986 |
Cadence International ("Cadence") ministers to U.S. military singles, families, and youth. Cadence does this through hospitality houses, retreat and Bible study ministries and youth groups. Jesse and Nettie Miller founded it in 1954.
The hospitality houses and centers are places for military personnel who are far from home, family, and friends to feel the warmth of a "home away from home". The house directors offer Bible studies, home-cooked meals, and off-duty activities as well as a close family environment. In 1984 Malachi Ministries was formed as the youth division of Cadence. Malachi staff works with junior and senior high school-aged military dependents at military chapels. Cadence plans to include concentrated ministries to people of color, dependent children, women in uniform, deployed persons and their families as well as militaries of other nations.
This organization is a nonprofit. Contributions to it are fully tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.
It is a member of the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA)
Cadence International's Mission Statement is:
Sharing the gospel and our lives with the military community.
Program Accomplishments [ Back to top ]
- The 2020 Vision is a focused view of the next two decades of ministry at Cadence. By the year 2020 they intend to:
- Expand their current open home, retreat, youth, and specialized ministries to all viable military communities around the globe.
- Engineer new ministries to these five strategic groups of people within the military community:
- People of color
- Dependent children
- Women in uniform
- Deployed persons and their families
- Militaries of other nations
- Equip a fresh wave of Christ's ambassadors in the military who will proclaim Christ around the world.
- Cadence has people preparing to begin ministry to single women as well as to dependent, preteen children. Ministry to military personnel in Asia and the Lands of Russia is well under way.
- Cadence recently finalized a joint venture with CEF (Child Evangelism Fellowship) to work together to reach the almost two million, grade-school dependent children who are in military communities around the globe. The prototype for this ministry is currently being developed in Wiesbaden, Germany.
- Ministry to the Philippine National Police continues to grow, as does Cadence's outreach to the militaries of Russia, Belarus, and Ukraine.
- Cadence now financially sponsors 41 national workers (20 couples and a single).
Statement of Faith [ Back to top ]
Cadence International uses the following communicate its values:
1. We believe in the plenary, verbal inspiration of the whole Bible and that it is the supreme and final authority in faith and life. (2 Timothy 3:16,17; 2 Peter 1:20,21)
2. We believe in one God, eternally existing in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. (Deut. 6:4; 2 Cor. 13:14)
3. We believe that Jesus Christ was conceived of the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, and that He is true God and true man. (Matt. 1:20-25; John 1:14; Romans 8:3)
4. We believe that man was created in the image of God; that all men have sinned in the transgression of Adam and subsequently in their personal experience; that they are therefore totally depraved and the wrath of God abideth on them; and that the only way to escape eternal condemnation is through the one gracious provision of the love of God. (Gen. 1:25-27; Rom. 3:22-26)
5. We believe that salvation is the gift of God offered to man by grace and received by personal faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, that the Son of God gave His life as a ransom for many and bore our sins in His own body on the tree, and that all who truly believe in Him are eternally saved on the ground of His shed blood. (Eph. 2:8,9; 1 Peter 2:24; John 10:28,29)
6. We believe in the personal bodily resurrection of our Lord and Savior, in His ascension into heaven, and in His present, mediatorial, High Priestly office there at the right hand of the Father. (Acts 1:9; Luke 24:6,7; Heb. 9:24; 7:25)
7. We believe in that blessed hope, the personal, bodily, imminent, and pre-millennial return of the Lord Jesus Christ. (Titus 2:13; Acts 1: 9-11)
8. We believe that all who, by faith, receive the Lord Jesus Christ are born again by the Holy Spirit, and that the Holy Spirit indwells every believer to enlighten, enable, and guide him in life and service. (John 3:67; 1 Cor. 2:12; John 14:16, 26; 16:24; Rom. 8:14)
9. We believe in the bodily resurrection of the just and the unjust, the everlasting blessedness of the saved, and the everlasting, conscious punishment of the lost. (Mark 9:43-48; Rev. 20:15, 22:35, 11)
One night in January 1941, a young, homesick GI from Wyoming, stationed in the Philippines, picked up his Bible which he had neglected since he had trusted Christ several months earlier. As he began to read, Jesse Miller realized that God and His Word were the key to living a fulfilled and satisfied life.
Longing for Christian fellowship, Jesse joined other servicemen at the weekly dinner and Bible study hosted by Cyril and Anna Brooks, missionaries in the Philippines. He was so touched and overwhelmed by the hospitality, the Christian fellowship, the teaching of God's Word and its memorization, that one night he prayed to God, "If I ever have a home of my own, You can have it for servicemen."
Jesse spent every available minute with the Brooks' until December 8, 1941, when a surprise attack after Pearl Harbor devastated Clark Air Field. Jesse survived the "Bataan Death March" and spent three and a half years in prisoner of war camps. During that time God comforted and sustained him through the Bible verses he had memorized at the Brooks' home.
After his release, Jesse graduated from BIOLA and, in 1949, joined a mission where he met his wife, Nettie. Teaching Filipino students was given up when they realized that honoring Jesse's promise to open their home to servicemen had led to a larger ministry. In 1951 the first official Christian Servicemen's Home was opened in Manila, Philippines.
In 1954 a group of Christian ex-servicemen (Dick Patty, Tom Hash, Sid Hendry and C.P. Tarkington) met with Jesse in Chicago to discuss the future of ministry to military personnel. These men formed Overseas Christian Servicemen's Centers (OCSC) whose sole focus would be to share their lives and the gospel of Christ with US military overseas. Requests for this kind of ministry flooded in and centers were established as missionaries began serving in the Philippines, Japan, Okinawa, Taiwan, Vietnam, and Thailand. During this period centers were also established in Panama and Alaska.
In 1968 OCSC expanded its ministries to Europe where hospitality houses were founded in Italy, West Germany, Greece, and Spain. As the "Cold War" brought the build up of US forces around the world, centers were added in Korea, Guam, and the United States.
In 1981, Malachi Singers began traveling during summers to minister to youth and soldiers at retreats and on bases. The military chaplains began to request permanent youth workers, not just summer singing teams. In 1984, Malachi Ministries was established as the youth ministry arm of OCSC. Its primary focus became military dependent youth. Today, there are Malachi workers in Germany, Japan, and the United States.
OCSC changed its name to Cadence International in 1994 to better reflect its ministries. Throughout its history, Cadence International has always followed the mandate of "Sharing the gospel and our lives with the military community" as God has led.
Cadence International has communicated the following needs:
Cadence International seeks qualified men and women who will serve with them.
Research Analysis
Transparency Grade [ Back to top ]
| Transparency Grade of : A |
| Criteria category | Grade | Other Comments |
| Timeliness: | 100 | |
| Financial Information: | 100 | |
| Foundational Clarity: | | |
| Level of Cooperation: | | |
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MinistryWatch.com 5 Star Financial Efficiency Ratings [ Back to top ]
| Ranking Category | Rating | Overall Rank | Fellowship Evangelism Sector |
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| Overall Efficiency Rating |  | 97 of 352 | 7 of 22 |
| Fund Acquisition Decision |  | 85 of 352 | 3 of 22 |
| Resource Allocation Decision | | 161 of 352 | 11 of 22 |
| Asset Utilization Decision | | 135 of 352 | 11 of 22 |
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MinistryWatch.com’s Take
March 2004
By J. Andrew Preslar
Barracks, Bars, Or . . .
Imagine that you are stationed at a U. S. military base far from home and friends. You are sitting around in your barrack trying to think of a way to spend your free time. Some other servicemen you know are going into town to hit the bars, but you’re not sure if that is for you. So far, however, it appears that the only other option is boredom and loneliness. Or is it?
Cadence International (“Cadence”) is an evangelical Christian ministry which provides military personnel and their families with an alternative way of spending their free time: enjoying wholesome activities and receiving spiritual edification in a close family environment. Cadence is motivated by the desire to “share the Gospel and our lives with members of the military community.” To this end, Cadence has developed a number of ministry programs which operate in and around military bases. These ministries are designed to meet the spiritual and social needs of military singles, families, and youth. Unsaved people are given a chance to hear and respond to the Gospel while the love of Christ is demonstrated to them on a social level. Believers benefit through having access to wholesome fun, Christian fellowship, and discipleship training.
A Strategic Ministry
The unique circumstances of life on a military base make Cadence’s ministry a strategic one in several respects.
(1) As was noted above, servicemen and women stationed far from home often have limited options when it comes to spending their free-time. Cadence is, therefore, likely to attract some people simply due to factors such as boredom and homesickness. (2) The intrinsic challenges, dangers, and culture shock which accompany life on a military base can render people more open to the Gospel than they would be under normal circumstances. Cadence is poised to reach these individuals with the life-changing and peace-bringing message of salvation in Jesus Christ. (3) The men, women, and children who are evangelized and discipled through Cadence’s ministry are members of a “mobile subculture,” which gives them a unique opportunity to share the Gospel message with people around the world. (4) The “occupational future” of military personnel is open. A significant percentage of Cadence alumni go on to become involved in vocational Christian ministry.
Cadence employs about two dozen staff members to work in and around ministry headquarters in Englewood, Colo. This staff is involved in ministry management, planning, training, finance, publications, and other activities which “provide vital and personal support to all Cadence staff in the field.” Cadence’s field staff includes more than 100 missionary couples and singles, with the majority of these missionaries working in off-base “hospitality houses” and in youth ministry programs. Cadence also supports some 40 missionaries working with military personnel in Russia, the Philippines, and Asia. Hospitality houses are mostly located around military bases in the U. S., Germany, and Japan. Cadence’s youth ministers work in conjunction with military chaplains at U. S. bases in Germany and Japan. In addition to other requirements, such as some Bible training, all Cadence staff members must signify their personal faith in Jesus Christ, agreement with Cadence’s doctrinal statement, and desire to engage in evangelism and discipleship ministry among members of the military community. Staff conferences are held once a year and are designed to provide opportunities for professional development and spiritual encouragement.
Christian Hospitality
Cadence’s “hospitality houses” are the hallmark of its ministry. A hospitality house is an off-base location which serves as a “home away from home” to military families, youth, and singles. In many cases the hospitality house is actually the missionary family’s home. In some instances Cadence’s hospitality house ministry is centered around a retreat/ recreation facilities or coffee houses. The activities of the hospitality ministries vary according to the circumstances at a particular base. In general, hospitality houses afford people stationed on military bases the opportunity for home-cooked meals and leisurely activities in a relaxed, family environment. Weekend outings and other special activities are a regular part of Cadence’s hospitality ministries. Cadence’s hospitality ministry shares the love of Christ in word as well as in deed. Men’s and women’s Bible studies, prayer groups, and worship services are all regular activities at hospitality houses.
Youth Ministries
Malachi Ministries, Cadence’s youth ministry division, was launched in 1984. As with the hospitality houses, Cadence’s youth ministry is focused upon U. S. military base communities. Malachi is, however, a distinct branch of Cadence, not operating under the auspices of its hospitality ministry. One important difference in the organizational structure of Malachi as compared to the Hospitality Houses is that missionaries in the Malachi program work directly under the military base chaplain, and sometimes in community-based youth programs, while the hospitality ministries operate off-base and independently. Although the ecumenical environment of the military chaplaincy presents some challenges, Cadence believes that this association also affords special opportunities to reach out to young people.
There are at least three reasons to believe that working in the religiously “open” environment of the military chaplaincy should not present an obstacle to Cadence’s mission of winning souls and training disciples: (1) Malachi Ministries serves the military by invitation of the chaplain. (2) Cadence’s Christian beliefs and evangelistic intentions are obvious to anyone who does any kind of research into the nature of the organization. (3) The youth staff members of Malachi ministries are under authority of the chaplain to whom they are assigned, but at the same time they “are members of Cadence International and have ongoing responsibilities to that organization. . . .” These responsibilities include commitments to Christian evangelism and discipleship. It seems unlikely that Malachi personnel would be invited to minister at a base where they would be discouraged from actively pursuing these goals.
The distinct advantage of working in the environment of military chapels and community youth programs is that it places Malachi in prime position for evangelism, as between 50-75 percent of young people involved in Malachi are non-believers. As with the hospitality ministries, Malachi programs are adaptable to the needs of the youth in a particular community and to the special areas of giftedness on the part of the missionaries.
New Ventures
In 1996 Cadence, in partnership with the Union of Evangelical Christian Baptists (UECB), began to support outreach efforts to military forces in Russia. UECB chooses men with military backgrounds and biblical training and appoints them for military base ministry. Cadence helps to provide the financial support needed for these ministries. Cadence now supports more than 40 foreign military missionaries working in Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, the Philippines, and parts of Asia. This area of Cadence’s ministry is swiftly growing, and the organization’s vision for the future includes expanding its “specialized ministries to all viable military communities worldwide.”
Other new ventures include a children’s ministries program, developed in partnership with Child Evangelism Fellowship (CEF). In the partnership arrangement, children’s workers are trained in the use of CEF programs and curriculum before being deployed in the field. This program is designed to be implemented under the auspices of Malachi Ministries. A continuing emphasis at Cadence is the development of new and vibrant ministries. Other projects in the works include women’s ministries programs and special outreaches to members of ethnic and minority groups. All of these program developments are designed to be implemented in the context of U. S. and foreign military communities.