Christian Children's Home
We envision a world where the people we serve have seen firsthand the power of love, mercy and humility; where they join those who are inspired, empowered and eager to "go and do likewise."
HOW IT ALL BEGAN
Early 1950's
J.W. and Mary Terry were listening to a sermon by a preacher named Grover C. Ross at a church in Portales, New Mexico. Grover preached about how, in James 1:27, God defines "pure religion" as taking care of others, especially orphans and widows. The Terrys responded by sacrificially giving eighty acres of farm land to begin a ministry for children in need.
1954
The New Mexico Christian Children's Home opened its doors in March of 1954 to help children and families in crisis. By the summer of 1958, NMCCH was home to forty-eight children.
1979
NMCCH added "A Mother's Choice", a licensed New Mexico adoption agency. A Mother's Choice provides a complete range of professional services and confidential, compassionate assistance to birth mothers and fathers while finding loving adoptive parents for their newborn babies.
1983
Our Single Parent Ministry was started to meet a growing need in society. Single parents are provided a home, utilities, and other necessities during the two to four year residency so they can stay with their children and improve their living conditions. Our goal is that they are able to fully support their families financially, emotionally, and spiritually.
2021
Responding again to pressing societal needs, we opened ministries to help meet the needs of young adults and new mothers or those who are pregnant and have no safe living conditions. Residents receive housing, utilities, personal coaching, and support. And, like all people who qualify for our ministries, young adults and new mothers are given many options for educational and vocational opportunities.
Current Day
NMCCH is thriving with your help! We have around 120 disadvantaged youth, young adults, and single parent families in our care that are able to live a supported, spiritually fulfilled, healthy life because of the work that we do.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
We are blessed to have a knowledgable, supportive Board of Directors guiding our organization. If you would like more information about a specific committee, please email board.of.directors@nmcch.org and indicate which board member you are trying to reach.
Mike Wischkaemper
Farm, Investments, Legal, Scholarships
Lubbock, TX
Bob Terhune (President)
Investments, Personnel, Legal
Lubbock, TX
Mike Hankins
Investments, Scholarships
Weatherford, TX
Kerry Fender
Farm
Azle, TX
Buddy Blue (Vice President)
Building, Farm, Personnel
Portales, NM
Brad Woosley
General Guidance
Denver City, TX
Keith Rall
Scholarships, Building
Hobbs, NM
Jack Merrick (Secretary)
Farm, Building
Portales, NM
David Reves
Farm, Scholarships
Keller, TX
Vince Hawthorn
General Guidance
Lubbock, TX
Preston Elkins
General Guidance
Portales, NM
LEADERSHIP TEAM
Aaron Goodman
Executive Director
Aaron holds a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering and a Master's Degree in English with an emphasis in Cultural Studies, both from New Mexico State University. He came to NMCCH after a thirty-year career in engineering and project management supporting NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center.
Aaron has been married to his wonderful wife Lana for over thirty-five years, and together they are blessed with three amazing daughters.
Shae Gonzales
Director of Finance
Shae Gonzales holds a Master's Degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Economics and Finance from Eastern New Mexico University. As Director of Finance, Shae brings strategic insight to the ministry, overseeing financial operations with a commitment to stewardship. His leadership ensures that resources are utilized effectively to further the mission of service and compassion.
Shae has been happily married to his loving wife Charis for four years, and together they are blessed with two wonderful sons.
David Van Wettering
Human Resources Administrator
David worked as a houseparent for the NMCCH for 8 years before earning his Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Education from Eastern New Mexico University.
He worked in the public schools for the next 31 years as a teacher, a principal, and Assistant Superintendent.
David and Carolyn have been married for over 45 years. They have two children and six grandchildren.
Rick Daniell
Program Director
Rick holds a M.S. Degree in Agricultural Economics and B.S. Degree in Agriculture. Rick previously taught high school and worked as a County Extension Agent.
Rick and his wife Lori adopted their three sons through NMCCH. They joined our Christian home in 2002, served as houseparents for 5 years and have been passionately involved in the ministry ever since. Over the last 18 years, as Farm Manager, Rick has built a successful 4H program that blessed many children.
LOCAL SUPPORT
NMCCH is deeply grateful for the support of our community, both near and far. We are especially blessed by our local community, whose encouragement and generosity help those in our care grow, thrive, and succeed.
Faith Community
Our local faith community teaches and shares God's love with NMCCH.
Public Education
Educational institutions are committed to furthering the learning of youth in our care.
Physical Fitness
Our youth love sports and we love the coaches that teach them how to play.
4-H & Agriculture
The rural community embraces our youth, guides them through 4-H, and shows them how to succeed in agriculture.