National Missionaries

Chances are you don’t know much about the Chilean Navy. Its origins date back to 1817 and today boasts some 25,000 strong personnel including 5,200 marines, 65 surface vessels, 21 combat ships, 4 submarines, and a small fleet of aircraft. From its earliest days, the Chilean Navy has had the task of patrolling and securing… Read More»

 Just 13 miles shy of the precise center of Cuba is a little town called Guayos. It got its name from the trees (of the same name) that surround the little town. The trees are great places to hang a hammock and get some rest as weary travelers make their way around the island. The… Read More»

If you like the idea of near-constant 68-degree temperature, amazingly scenic train rides, open-air markets featuring textiles and leather goods, cattle ranches, and mountain climbing, you should visit Riobamba, Ecuador. Located in the Chambo River Valley of the Andes, Riobamba is an important transport center on the Pan-American Highway and home to some 157,000 residents.… Read More»

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»