About US
Vision
Every church actively engaged in transforming the nations through global missions.
Mission
We exist to bridge churches to missions through Kingdom partnerships that advance the Gospel and empower the body of Christ to serve the nations.
VALUES
Faithful Stewardship
We honor God and our partners by managing every resource with integrity, transparency, and excellence. We recognize that all we have is entrusted to us, and we are accountable for using it wisely for maximum Kingdom impact.
Empowerment
We believe in the inherent dignity, God-given gifts, talents, and potential of every person. Our role is to create opportunities, remove barriers, and equip individuals to thrive, enabling people and communities to flourish.
Partnership
We build trusted, transparent, and mutually beneficial relationships with churches, organizations, and communities. Together, we multiply impact as we each bring our unique strengths and resources.
Dignity in Action
We act with honor, order, and intentionality, treating every person as an image bearer of God. Our commitment to excellence is not about perfection but about honoring people and the mission through our actions.
Transformation
We pursue holistic change that reflects the hope of the Gospel—transforming lives, families, and communities from the inside out. Our work goes beyond meeting needs to cultivating lasting growth and renewal.
HISTORY
The idea for Mission Made Market was conceived in V1 College when three women partnered together on their final class project. United by their passion for helping people and sharing the Gospel with the nations, the vision grew into a business concept based on selling artisan goods. The trio never set out to launch an organization but in the process of conducting market research, the ladies were moved by the concerns of both pastors and missions organizations.
After speaking with pastors and church leaders and learning of the challenges they faced in doing missions well, Mission Made Market began to evolve. The scope expanded to help alleviate the adminsitrative burden off churches so they could focus on sherpherding their local congregations, while still actively engaging in global missions and helping those in need around the world.
Additionally, recognizing the lack of accountability and support with mission partners, where funds were often misused or poorly managed, the ladies developed a process to identify and thoroughly vet trustworthy global mission partners so churches and donors could have peace of mind knowing that their funds are being stewarded well. Through the vetting and ongoing auditing process, Mission Made Market can ensure resources are directed toward impactful initiatives and funds are used as expected.
In 2024, after graduating V1 College, the ladies continued to develop the concept for Mission Made Market while beginning to form relationships with partners around the world. In 2025, Mission Made Market was officially incorporated.
MEET THE TEAM
Erika Baltazar
Melissa Demopoulos
Melissa is a purpose-driven leader with cross-sector experience spanning nonprofit and for-profit industries. Her career path has covered multiple domains, equipping her to adapt, connect, and lead with insight across functions. She is best known for her ability to take bold vision and translate it into clear, actionable strategies. Melissa brings a trauma-informed lens to her leadership, equipping teams and organizations to serve with excellence and compassion.
She has worked on the frontlines of anti-trafficking and poverty alleviation efforts locally and globally, trained churches and ministries internationally in trauma-informed care, and continues to advocate for child protection and the flourishing of the most vulnerable. Having traveled to 17 countries (and counting), Melissa carries a deep love for global missions and a heart that beats for the marginalized. Grounded in the biblical call to care for orphans and widows, she is a bridge builder, strategist, and servant-leader who operates with conviction and passion in everything she does.
When she’s not globe-trotting, Melissa can be found reading, gardening, hiking the nearby trails with her sweet pup Winston, or planning her next epic road trip to explore America’s national parks—18 down, and many more to go. A self-proclaimed seeker of beauty and belly laughs, she finds joy in the wild, the wonder-filled, and the deeply human moments that make life rich and meaningful.