Finish The Wall | Completing unfinished churches and projects around the world.

About Finish The Wall

Since 2004, Finish the Wall has been dedicated to completing unfinished churches and other humanitarian efforts that have been left in some phase of construction without a plan for funding or completion. The ministry has finished six projects in countries such as Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Barbados, Trinidad, and Tobago. The ministry, which is based in South Charlotte, received 501(c)3 non-profit status in 2007.

OUR STORY

Finish the Wall takes its name from the story of Nehemiah, and his vision to complete the wall around Jerusalem, which had fallen into disrepair.

Our inspiration is from Paul’s words to the church in Corinth, “Now finish the work, so that your eager willingness to do it may be matched by your completion of it, according to your means.” (II Cor. 8:11)

It all began in 2004 when a group of men from a church in Charlotte, NC went to Barbados on a construction mission trip. They spent seven days working on a 12,000 square foot building that had been in some phase of construction for 12 years.

After additional trips, and much progress, founder Joel Davis, felt called to start a ministry that focused on the completion of unfinished projects in a timely manner. Finish The Wall was established as a non- profit in 2007, and later returned to Barbados with 39 people from 9 churches, to finish the original project together.

Since that time, FTW has completed additional projects, usually one per year, sending 4 separate teams of people, over a 5-week period, to complete a project from beginning to end.

OUR MISSION

Finish the Wall exists for the sole purpose of completing unfinished churches and other humanitarian efforts that have been left in some phase of construction without a plan for funding or completion.

We help people go on mission and use their gifts and skills to meet the needs of others around the world - in order to honor God and serve those in need.

Overview of Finish the Wall

HOW IT WORKS

Finish the Wall provides a project coordinator who is on-site throughout the duration of the project. This person works closely

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HOW WE ASSEMBLE TEAMS

Finish the Wall builds teams of approximately 15 people. Each team serves one week, back-to-back, until the project is completed.

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HOW WE SELECT PROJECTS

As you can imagine, there are many more needs than we can handle. Because of this, we have developed specific

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CURRENT TRIPS

Finish the Wall typically completes one domestic and international project per year - sending four separate teams of people over a five-week period to complete a project from beginning to end. Click here to find out where our next trip will be!

2016: DOMESTIC MISSION

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2017: INTERNATIONAL MISSION

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Gus Stallings

Development Team Leader

Gus has served on many construction mission trips. He joined the Finish The Wall Board of Directors in 2015. After serving at Carmel Baptist Church as an Elder and Deacon, Gus continues to follow God’s leadership in local and global missions. Gus has been married to his wife, Stephanie, for 17 years and is the father of 3 sons. One of his favorite Bible verses states, “…be strong and immovable. Always work enthusiastically for the Lord, for you know that nothing you do for the Lord is ever useless.” 1 Corinthians 15:58

Woody Davis

Director

Woody has served on the Finish the Wall Board since 2007, and has attended many of the FTW mission trips. He now spends time with grandchildren, keeps a vegetable garden, and travels a little. Woody is married to Rose, has three sons, three daughters-in-law and ten grandchildren.

Eddie King

Project Coordinator Team Leader

Eddie King graduated from Mississippi State University and worked in the textile industry for 27 years. He serves as project coordinator for Finish the Wall and has been on several trips over the last few years. Besides being married for 43 years, Eddie and his wife, Joy, have been on a few FTW projects together and spend the rest of their time with their daughter, son-in-law and two grandsons.

Gary Haiduc

Project Coordinator Team Leader

Gary came to a saving relationship with Christ in 1997 and has served on staff at 2 churches in the Charlotte area. He is currently the Executive Pastor at Lifepointe Christian Church in Fort Mill, South Carolina. Gary, and his wife Mona have been married for 25 years and come from Northeast Ohio. They have two sons, Gerrad and Landon, who enjoy playing in the worship band at Lifepointe on a regular basis.

Bailey Bartee

Trip Logistics Team Leader

Bailey is a Vice President, Investment Officer for Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC. He served nine years in the U.S. Army National Guard, and is a veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom II. He achieved the rank of Eagle Scout and is a lifetime member of the National Eagle Scout Association. Bailey is a member of Sharon United Methodist Church in Charlotte. He and his wife, Brandi have three beautiful children.

Joette Warren

Treasurer

Joette is currently the office manager for Chapman Company and administrative assistant for Finish the Wall. She also volunteers with the nursery & children’s programs at Weddington United Methodist Church where she has been a member for over 15 years. Joette has been married to Brad for over 26 years. They have two sons in college – Travis at UNC Chapel Hill, Trevor at NC State, and 1 Dog – Reggie.

Mary Padgett

Program Director and Outreach Team Leader

Mary currently serves as the Program Director for Finish the Wall, and is the only FTW staff member, serving since 2012. She holds a B.S. from NC State and has 18 years of ministry experience leading and developing programs within the local church. She has 4 grown daughters, 2 grandsons, and has been married to her husband Sam, for 35 years.

Wes Burnette

President and Executive Team Leader

Wes is married and has two adult children, Eric and Emily. His wife, Kim, is actively involved with serving him in ministry. They have a heart for people of all nations and worship with the Latino ministry at Steele Creek Church of Charlotte. They became involved with Finish the Wall in 2012 and have enjoyed several ministry trips with the teams over the years.

Joel Davis

Founder and Former President

Joel Davis founded Finish the Wall after attending several mission trips that seemed to leave things more “unfinished” than “finished.” He felt called to start a ministry that focused on the completion of unfinished construction projects in a timely manner and established Finish the Wall as a non- profit in 2007. Joel resides in Waxhaw, NC with his wife Aimee and four children, Allie, Tatum, Jay, and Wyatt.

Criteria for Receiving Assistance

If your organization is in need of assistance, we encourage you to review the process below and determine whether Finish the Wall might be of help to you. We are currently focusing on Central America, South America and the Caribbean.

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Project News & Updates

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Our 2017 Project

Next year Finish the Wall will return to Honduras to continue our work around the town of Pena Blanca.

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Melinda’s Story

On this mission trip, I finally realized what the phrase, “one body, many parts” in 1 Corinthians 12:12-27 means. “Now

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Emily’s Story

I never thought, in a million years, that I would find myself serving the Lord in Honduras – and starting

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John & Kat’s Story (Father/Daughter Participants on Team 2)

John’s Story As I reflect on what we were able to accomplish in the small village of El Eden, Honduras,

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John H.

My first mission trip was one of the best experiences of my life. Helping to build a safe place for those in the middle of the storm was an intensely rewarding experience.

Carrie K.

In comparison to mission trips I have gone on in the past, FTW was highly prepared and had it all laid out.

Sara L.

The trip was an extremely positive experience! I was able to get a clear perspective on my personal life, along with my walk with the Lord. I rediscovered my calling, and I am taking the necessary steps to fulfill what God laid before me.

Doug A.

I've never worked so hard, but had so much fun. I was taken out of my comfort zone many times, but in a good way, to help me use my talents and the gifts God gave me to use for His glory.

Jake W.

I just didn't expect the outpouring of love and spirit from the people that we worked with and met from the church family.

Mary P.

During this trip, we, as a group, built bonds personally and spiritually that would never have been built otherwise. I am already looking forward to my next trip, whenever God sends me.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Take a look at the events we have coming up!

Finish Strong 2016

August 6, 2016 at 9:00 am to 2:00 pm

Place: Carolina Courts 240 Chestnut Parkway Indian Trail, NC 28079

CONTACT

Thank you for your interest in Finish the Wall. If you would like to receive additional information about getting involved with Finish the Wall, please fill out the form or give us a call.

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Contact Info

10801 Johnston Road, Suite 105, Charlotte, NC 28226
(704) 405-3825
mpadgett@finishthewall.com