We hope to be a learning organization that generates excitement and a sense of accomplishment leading to hope and self-worth, a strong work ethic, personal responsibility, leadership skills, and an entrepreneurial spirit.


productos cárnicos la misión:

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The Fatted Calf, along with House of Life and Hope, owns a Mexican meat business, burger restaurant and cattle ranch to build relationships, serve others and provide employment.

carnisimo:

A meat-processing business started in 2010 that specializes in providing high-quality meat products to consumers throughout the state of Sonora. 

rancho agua viva

A cattle ranch established in 2015 with the goal of producing top notch genetics for area ranchers that efficiently convert sunlight to beef in the Sonoran Desert environment.

Carnisimo burgers:

A burger restaurant opened doors in 2018 to provide value to customers thru great-tasting menu options, served with outstanding service in a family environment.


Programs of the fatted Calf: 

EXPO Esperanza

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A 4-H-like summer program and exposition for the youth at Casa Vida y Esperanza and the community of Magdalena.

The Fatted Calf Scholarship

The Fatted Calf provides scholarships for the children of CVE to attend college or technical schools. 

Summer Internship Program 

Each summer, interns work in Magdalena, teaching EXPO project classes and animal practice and assisting with Fatted Calf programs. 


Our Mission

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To glorify and obey God by sharing the Gospel and discipling believers through kingdom-driven business practices, training, and trust-based relationships.

our vision

Effective business and training initiatives partnered with the local church sharing the Gospel’s ability to reconcile heart, soul, and mind to full identity in Christ, making disciples who, in turn, make disciples.


OUr VAlues and guiding principles

  • Maintain a Kingdom focus.

  • Love and self-sacrifice.

  • Honesty and trustworthiness.

  • Open communication and cooperation.

  • Guided by biblical principles, with Jesus Christ as our example.

  • Flexibility and adaptability.

  • Servant leadership

  • Respect for Mexican culture and traditions.

  • Work is wholly God’s work, giving all glory and thanks to God.

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We seek to be an adaptable, dynamic learning organization that...

... generates excitement and a sense of accomplishment among employees, customers, and the community which leads to an awareness of hope and self-worth, a strong work ethic, personal responsibility, leadership skills, and an entrepreneurial spirit.

... strives to communicate the Gospel with great clarity through a commitment to the Word of God.

... emphasizes flexibility to take advantage of opportunities as they arise and as God reveals.