Bringing the Hope of Jesus to all of the World!

Our History

Upper-Room Ministries was founded by a group of dedicated laypeople with a deep passion for sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ by addressing both the physical and spiritual needs of people locally and globally.
In 2003, after participating in youth mission trips to Mexico, founders Ronnie Gentry, John and Terri Downing, and Tony Smith felt called to establish Upper-Room Ministries. Over the years, the ministry has served in Mexico and responded to various disasters across the United States. Shortly after its inception, the organization launched Project Lunchbox as a means to reach more children with the love of Christ, making a significant impact in spreading the gospel.

Sponsorship

Upper-Room Ministries believes in the power of partnership to transform lives. Through our sponsorship programs, you can directly impact children, families, and communities in Honduras by providing essential support and sharing the love of Christ. There are three primary ways to get involved:

Child Sponsorship

Sponsoring a child is a life-changing opportunity to provide hope and a brighter future. Your support helps cover necessities such as food, clothing, medical care, and education. More importantly, sponsorship allows us to share the gospel and foster a Christ-centered environment for each child. As a sponsor, you’ll receive updates about your sponsored child and see firsthand the difference your generosity is making.

Home Sponsorship

Many families in Honduras struggle with inadequate housing, leaving them vulnerable to harsh conditions. Through home sponsorship, you can help provide safe and secure housing for families in need. Your sponsorship assists with building materials, labor, and furnishings, ensuring families have a stable place to live. A home is more than just shelter—it’s a foundation for growth, dignity, and a brighter future.

General Ministry Sponsorship

For those who want to support Upper-Room Ministries as a whole, general ministry sponsorship is a vital way to help sustain our outreach efforts. Your contributions enable us to respond to urgent needs, conduct mission trips, provide disaster relief, and expand ongoing programs like Project Lunchbox. This type of sponsorship ensures that we can continue to serve communities effectively and share the love of Christ wherever it’s needed most.

Make a Difference Today

By becoming a sponsor, you’re not just giving financial support—you’re providing hope, stability, and a tangible expression of God’s love. Whether you choose to sponsor a child, a home, or our ministry as a whole, your partnership plays a crucial role in transforming lives.
Join us in making a lasting impact. Contact us today to learn more about sponsorship opportunities and how you can be a part of this mission.

What We Believe

• We believe the Bible to be the inspired, the only infallible, authoritative Word of God.
• We believe that there is one God, eternally existent in three persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
• We believe in the deity of our Lord Jesus Christ, in His virgin birth, in His sinless life, in His miracles, in His vicarious and atoning death through His shed blood, in his bodily resurrection, in His ascension to the right hand of the Father, and in His personal return to power and glory.
• We believe that for the salvation of lost and sinful people, regeneration by the Holy Spirit is absolutely essential.
• We believe in the present ministry of the Holy Spirit by whose indwelling the Christian is enabled to live a godly life.
• We believe in the resurrection of both the saved and the lost: they are saved unto resurrection of life and they that are lost unto the resurrection of damnation.
• We believe in the unity of believers in our Lord Jesus Christ.