About Us
Where It All Began
REACT Missions was founded by Brian and Lisa Harper in 2013. The vision for this mission grew out of mission trips taken by the Harpers to Nicaragua following the mass regional destruction caused by Hurricane Mitch in 1999. Since then the Harpers have returned to Nicaragua over 30 times in order to minister in various capacities. Their outreach has taken place in the form of supporting and building children’s homes, ministering to youth, street evangelism, leading work teams, speaking at conferences, helping with feeding programs, working with local pastors, and working on the bio-sand water filter project.The rural mountainous population in Nicaragua is often overlooked by the government and ministries. The Harper's heart is to reach these forgotten people and others like them in Latin America. In addition to continued visits to Nicaragua, the Harpers have also built relationships with a number of local pastors and leaders. They disciple, encourage and desire to see pastors united and working together to reach the unreached. REACT Missions is in the final stages of finalizing our 501C3 status. We are incorporated as a nonprofit in Pennsylvania. Federal paperwork is almost ready to be submitted. Once finalized, it will be retroactive to PA incorporation. All donations received by REACT Missions are now tax deductible.REACT is essentially a new wine skin. It has grown slowly over the past years with a ministry that prioritizes building and maintaining relationships.
Mission Statement
We build relationships with local pastors and Christian leaders in order to earn the right to speak into their lives. We seek the Word of God and the Holy Spirit for wisdom and direction on ways to edify, encourage, and build into local leaders to strengthen them in their faith, and to challenge them to take ownership for the spiritual climate in the areas they influence. We do this through prayer, preaching, teaching, and discipleship. We partner with local leaders to reach rural areas with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. We seek opportunities to establish revenue generating activities to support those serving in ministry.
Who We Serve
Our first and foremost desire is to give honor, praise, and glory to the Lord Jesus Christ, and to proclaim His Gospel throughout the rural areas of Nicaragua and beyond. We serve local pastors, Christian leaders, and the people of Nicaragua.
Our Impact
We strengthen the local body of believers through our partnerships with local pastors and Christian leaders. We provide clean drinking water to rural communities via the Bio-sand water filter system, and in so doing we are able to build relationships and trust in order to minister to their spiritual needs.
Board of Directors
Brian and Lisa
Harper
At present Brian and Lisa Harper reside in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. They recently celebrated their silver (25th) wedding anniversary. They have three adopted children, two granddaughters and two grandsons.
Brian graduated from Word of Life Bible Institute in 1992 and Lisa graduated from Liberty University in 1986. Lisa a worshiper, and she loves to minister on their home church worship team. She also specifically enjoys speaking life into the lives of women. Brian has the heart of a servant, and applies himself to see the hopes and visions of others come into fruition. He enjoys the outdoors, hiking, kayaking, and introducing others to God's creation. Brian and Lisa are active members of LifeGate Church, situated in Elizabethtown PA.
Steve and Amy
Schedler
Steven and Amy Schedler live in Hershey, Pennsylvania with their two children Levi and Madelyne. They celebrated thirteen years of marriage this year. Steven works at the Naaman Center in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania as a clinical supervisor. His wife, Amy is a stay at home mom. They are blessed to attend LifeGate church in Elizabethtown.
Mark and Diana
Focht
Mark and Diana Focht reside in Lebanon County PA. They have been married for 11 yrs and have three children, Joshua, Elisha, and Josiah. Mark is a contractor and works in the Hershey area. He loves spending time with his family and praying for people. Diana is a stay at home mother and loves to hike. She also enjoys ministering to her neighbors and loves to pray for people for their salvation and the healing of their hearts. Mark and Diana have both traveled to Nicaragua on various trips helping with building projects and ministering with outreach teams.
Not-For-Profit
REACT Missions is a 501(c)3 tax-deductible, not-for-profit ministry that is committed to the highest levels of integrity and accountability. Brian and Lisa, as individuals, are accountable to their local church leadership. REACT Missions operates with a board of directors, and uses the services of independent accountant and auditor, respectively. The board receives council from several financial and management advisers.
Growth Strategy
REACT Missions and the ministry of the Harpers has grown over the past decade as their relationships have increased. It is a streamlined ministry that focuses on essentials, and has avoided non-productive supporting structures that increase overheads and limit hands-on ministry.
Guiding Verses
Psalm 72: 12-14
"For he shall deliver the needy when he cries; the poor also, and him that hath no helper He shall spare the poor and needy, and shall save the souls of the needy. He shall redeem their soul from deceit and violence, and precious shall their blood be in his sight."
Isaiah 61: 1-2
"The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me, because the Lord has anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to those who are bound; to proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord.”
Matthew 28: 18-20
“It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.”