About Us
What is ReforNations?
We are the Holmertz family, and we are thrilled to share our journey with you! In 2018, God called our family of 9 (now 10) to Uganda where we discovered an amazing Ugandan family (the Kyazze’s) spearheading the homeschool movement through their organization, “Homescholars Uganda Group” (HUG). As a homeschooling family ourselves, we knew this was the purpose for which God called us to Africa. We eagerly joined forces to help provide access to home education, biblically integrated curriculum, and resources not only for Ugandans, but eventually people from all nations!
During our time in Uganda, we also noticed a great need for theological reference materials for pastors and students. 85% of majority world pastors, including Ugandan, have NO theological training! Moreover, only 14% of the population had access to the internet. The people there are thirsty for knowledge and eager to have solid study material. Because of these observations, the cost of shipping being high, and our search for any organizations that were fulfilling these needs in such a way, we felt called to start ReforNations. We are excited to see what God has in store for us and how we can help make a difference in Uganda and beyond!.
The mission of ReforNations is to network and partner with like-minded individuals, churches, and organizations around the world to bring reformation to the nations.
We do this through:
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Encouraging, equipping and training home educating parents, church leaders (pastors) and Christian schools in the Principle Approach to education as well as family economics
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Assistance in the development and distribution of Biblically integrated curriculum and material that is unique to the individuality of each nation
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Empowering parents to take the lead in discipling their children in Christian character, preparing them to be good citizens in both their nation and the Kingdom of God
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Reforming churches internationally through training pastors and leaders in sound doctrine, purpose, and mission
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Setting up resource centers in strategic international locations where parents, students and pastors can access solid biblical curriculum and reference materials
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We are beginning with third world countries, and those countries in which homeschooling and Christianity is still legal.
Our vision is to see reformation and unity among the diverse families, churches and nations of the world to the glory of God.
Who we are?
ReforNations is a a Registered 501(c)3 non-profit organization, with a governing board of directors. We also partner with other organizations both in the USA and Internationally to accomplish the work God has given us to do.
Our Leadership
President and Vice President: Eric and Amber Holmertz
Eric, Amber and their eight children received the calling to go into full time missions back in 2018. After spending about two years in Uganda, and seeing first hand the needs of the people there, the Lord led them to start ReforNations. Eric has worked in Christian ministry for 13 years primarily in resource development. He is currently working on his MDiv through Calvary University.
Amber is a busy homeschooling mom and avid researcher. She is passionate about Christian education and has an amazing gift of connecting with people on a deep spiritual level, getting to the heart quickly in conversation and pointing people to Jesus.
They both are currently going through the Master Teacher Certificate program with the Foundation for American Christian Education (FACE).
Secretary: Gabriel Wilbanks
Gabriel joined the ReforNations Board in December of 2024…
Treasurer: Arnie Pizzutelli
Arnie joined the ReforNations Board in July of 2024…
Board Member: Kristi Wilbanks
Kristi joined the ReforNations Board in July of 2024…
Our Partners and Projects
HUG is our primary partner organization in Uganda, East Africa. It was founded and is led by Godfrey Kyazze and his wife Olga.
Godfrey has made many trips to the USA, Canada, and the UK, to attend homeschool and Christian education conferences, building relationships, and growing in wisdom and knowledge over more than a decade. Homescholars Uganda Group (HUG) is the first such registered non-profit organization in Uganda, modeled after what he has learned.
“HUG exists to encourage, equip, and promote biblical based families, through home-based education and economics.”
ReforNations’ Current Projects With HUG
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- ReforNations Christian Resource Center- This will be a central meeting place, library and Christian resource hub, housing much needed and difficult to obtain (in Uganda) materials for homeschool success.
- Printing Press- Having their own on-demand printing press will be a game-changer for a country like Uganda which is landlocked and difficult to ship good books and resource materials into.