National Missionaries

Colombia is known for some of the finest coffee in the world, and the heart of Colombia’s Coffee Region is picturesque Ciudad Milagro (Miracle City), situated roughly 180 miles southwest of Bogota. Its real name is Armenia, capital city of Quindío but, because of its rapid urban growth and development during the 20th century, Ciudad… Read More»

When you think of a “pastor’s wife,” what comes to mind? Capable? Hospitable? Energetic? Joyful? Trustworthy? Gracious? More than once my father (half) jokingly said, “If it weren’t for the women in the church, nothing would ever get done.” I suspect he was mostly thinking about the wonderful yet very challenging role of a pastor’s… Read More»

To meet Pastor Rómulo Rafael Durán Verástequi and his family, you just may need an extra helping of courage in order to navigate some of Peru’s treacherous Andes Mountains roads (check out this VIDEO). But if you do, you’ll find him nestled just over halfway up the 18,232-feet-high snowcapped Huaytapallana Mountain, in the province of… Read More»

If you’ve been a part of LOGOI’s family for any length of time, you know how we love Cuba. It is where the late Les Thompson, LOGOI’s Founder, was born and raised. It is where Elmer Thompson (Les’s father) founded a seminary called “Los Pinos” that LOGOI has had the joy of helping “re-open” with… Read More»

“Love is a lot like a toothache,” George Burns said. “It doesn’t show up on X-rays, but you know it’s there.” It is better to begin the introduction of Beatriz (Betty) Valdés with a light-hearted quote than one about trying to manage the pain of a broken heart. She is, after all, filled with joy… Read More»

Do you prefer your salmon pan-seared or grilled? Among the many health benefits of eating salmon are its high B vitamins (which help your brain and nervous system), it’s a great source of protein (protecting bone health) and can even help in lowering the risk of heart disease. Another benefit: it tastes great! Chile is… Read More»

It’s a bit strange for us to think of a radio station broadcasting part of its signal into the jungles of Peru. But radiolatinasisa.com has been serving the people of El Dorado, or doradinos (golden) and those living in the jungle for over 22 years. Juan Luis Vasquez Mora is one of LOGOI’s Five Dollar… Read More»

Vladimir Bravo Miguel from Chiapas, México Few of us remember getting our first pair of shoes. Researchers claim most of can’t remember much of anything before the age of three. But Vladimir Bravo Miguel remembers his first pair. He was twelve. Vladimir is one of our amazing National Missionaries. Here is his story: “I was… Read More»

It would be difficult to find the Nicaraguan barrio of Sutiaba on any “must visit” travel guides. It’s number one attraction is a restored Catholic Church originally built in the 1530s. The city is best known as an “indigenous stronghold.” About 49,000 people live there. But in this little barrio lives Eva Navarro, a rather remarkable lady we… Read More»

When you think of Cancun, México, beautiful beaches and magnificent resorts may come to mind. When we think of Cancún, we see something far more beautiful. We think of a little church where Pastor Neri and his wife, Leydy, serve just beyond the beautiful resorts. Visiting their home and church, you would never believe such opulence… Read More»