Cadence International

What Cadence International does

Cadence International is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit Christian ministry founded in 1954 (originally as Overseas Christian Servicemen's Centers) and headquartered in Englewood, Colorado. The organization is the only Christian ministry dedicated solely to serving global military communities, operating in the United States and seven additional countries including Germany, Japan, South Korea, Spain, Italy, Thailand, and Burundi. Its mission is to share the gospel with active-duty military personnel, their families, and foreign military and security forces.

Cadence delivers its mission through a portfolio of ministry products: over 50 hospitality houses (residential facilities near military installations), on-base coffee houses partnered with military chaplains, the Victory Ranch retreat facility near Fort Jackson, South Carolina, and dedicated programs for adult, student, children's, alumni, and foreign military ministry. The Cadence Care Team provides in-house counseling and pastoral support to staff, and an internship pipeline (summer, 6-12 month, and SkillBridge tracks) develops new missionaries. There is no proprietary technology stack; the organization operates on WordPress for its web platform and standard podcast/social media channels for content distribution.

The business model is donation-funded. Cadence operates as a 501(c)(3) religious nonprofit and does not sell products or services. Revenue comes from recurring individual donations, church support, and missionary support teams. An online giving platform allows donors to direct contributions to specific missionaries, projects, ministries, or general fund. The organization holds ECFA accreditation and a Charity Navigator Four-Star Rating. It is led by President Dave Hutchings (since 2025), supported by a leadership team including a CFO/VP for Administration, four VPs covering field ministries, strategic partnerships, and affiliate/foreign military ministries, plus a Board of Directors with 12 named members.

Name

Cadence International

Legal name

Cadence International

Website

https://cadence.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1954

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Cadence International is a 501(c)(3) Christian nonprofit founded in 1954 that serves U.S. and foreign military communities worldwide through hospitality houses, coffee houses, retreat centers, and student/children's ministry programs, funded entirely by donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Ministry Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (81311), Religious Organizations (813110), Religious Organizations (8131)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based & Mission Service Programs (EDAIAGAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Places of Worship & Religious Facilities Operations (Cemeteries, Retreat Centers, Pilgrimage Sites) (BPAGAJAL)

Keywords

• Military ministry services
• Christian nonprofit outreach
• Military family support
• Religious hospitality services
• Faith-based community programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Englewood

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donor Contributions: Cadence International operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that relies on donations from individuals, churches, and ministry partners to fund its operations and missionary activities worldwide.
2. Financial Support from Supporters: Missionaries and staff build their own prayer and financial support teams who contribute regularly to sustain their ministry work.
3. Donor Services: Online giving platform allows donors to support specific missionaries, ministries, projects, or contribute where needed most.

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels14 records

Core offering

Cadence International is a 501(c)(3) Christian ministry that delivers faith-based community programs to active-duty military personnel and their families worldwide. Its primary offerings are Hospitality Houses (residential ministry homes near bases), on-base Coffee Houses, the Victory Ranch retreat, Student/Children's/Alumni ministries, and Foreign Military Ministry, supported by an internal Cadence Care Team and Internship Program. Operations are funded entirely by donations from individuals, churches, and ministry partners rather than fees for service.

Product overview

Cadence International is a Christian ministry organization (501(c)3 nonprofit) that provides a portfolio of ministry services to military communities worldwide. The organization operates a network of Hospitality Houses (residential homes near military bases), Coffee Houses (on-base ministry facilities), and the Victory Ranch retreat center. These serve as the primary venues for Adult Ministry, Student Ministry, Children's Ministry, and Cadence Alumni programming. Additional offerings include Foreign Military Ministry (reaching international military personnel) and the Cadence Care Team (supporting staff wellness). The Cadence Internship Program provides pathways for individuals to join the ministry through summer, long-term, and SkillBridge positions. The organization was founded in 1954 and maintains staff at military installations across the United States, Europe, and Asia-Pacific regions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hospitality Houses

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Military BelieverminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMinistry partner focused on military spiritual outreach and support.
• CRU (formerly Campus Crusade for Christ)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFellowship of Christian Athletes partnership for sharing the gospel with military personnel.
• OCF (Officer's Christian Fellowship)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for officer-focused Christian fellowship in military settings.
• CMF (Christian Military Fellowship)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for military Christian fellowship and discipleship.
• The NavigatorsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for military discipleship and Bible study ministry.
• Military Missions NetworkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork connecting military ministry organizations for collaboration and support.
• MOPS International (Military Moms)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership supporting military mothers through community and resources.
• Military Community Youth Ministry (MCYM)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for youth ministry in military communities.
• Young Life (Military)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for reaching military teens through Young Life's proven methodology.
• Youth for Christ (Military)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for evangelism and discipleship of military youth.
• LightBridgeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for military career transition and community connection.
• EmmanneminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership supporting women in military ministry.
• Free Burma RangersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for trauma-informed care and humanitarian work in Burma/Myanmar.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Officers' Christian Fellowship (OCF): OCF is a direct peer as a faith-based ministry specifically focused on building Christian community among U.S. military officers, sharing Cadence's chaplain-relationships and on-base presence model. Listed as an active strategic partner of Cadence.
• Christian Military Fellowship (CMF): CMF is a direct peer providing Christian fellowship and discipleship specifically to enlisted U.S. military personnel across all branches. Cadence lists CMF as a strategic partner, confirming highly overlapping mission and target audience.
• Cru Military (Campus Crusade for Christ): Cru Military is a direct peer delivering faith-based ministry to U.S. service members, cadets, and midshipmen with on-campus and on-base presence. Listed as a strategic partner of Cadence under a Fellowship of Christian Athletes collaboration for sharing the gospel with military personnel.
• The Navigators (Military Ministry): The Navigators run a dedicated military ministry focused on discipleship and Bible study for service members, directly paralleling Cadence's hospitality-house-based discipleship model. Confirmed as a strategic partner of Cadence.
• Young Life Military: Young Life Military runs youth ministry programs for military teens and families at installations worldwide, directly competing for the military-dependent youth demographic Cadence serves through Student Ministry. Listed as an active strategic partner.
• Youth for Christ (YFC) Military: YFC Military operates evangelism and discipleship programs specifically targeting military youth, overlapping significantly with Cadence's Student and Children's Ministries. Listed as a strategic partner.
• Military Community Youth Ministry (MCYM): MCYM is a direct peer providing faith-based youth ministry at U.S. military installations worldwide, serving the same military-dependent youth segment as Cadence's Student and Children's Ministries. Confirmed as a strategic partner.

Broad incumbents

• Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA): FCA is a broad incumbent in faith-based athlete and military outreach, with an established Military Ministry that reaches service members through sports. While Cadence is a tactical partner on military gospel sharing, FCA operates across a much wider athlete-focused portfolio beyond the military niche.

Others

• Military Missions Network: Military Missions Network is a network organization connecting and supporting military ministry efforts across denominations and groups. Cadence is listed as a partner; the network enables ecosystem collaboration rather than directly competing for ministry delivery.
• MOPS International (Mothers of Preschoolers): MOPS International operates a Military Moms program supporting mothers in military families, addressing a complementary but distinct audience from Cadence's direct ministry to service members. Listed as a strategic partner for cross-referral and community support.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/cadenceintl
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/cadenceinternational
• Facebookfacebook.com/cadenceintl
• Instagraminstagram.com/cadenceinternational

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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