National Missionaries

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»

Luis Alejandro Alvarado Dolly knows how to get around in a dugout canoe. He’s been navigating through a maze of Amazon River tributaries in the northern part of Peru his entire life. More often than not, he’s using these impressive hollowed-out tree trunks to deliver the Good News to villagers in the jungles of Peru.… Read More»

“May we have permission to use some of your Bible materials for prison inmates?” So began an email from Donna Wohlfert with Source of Light International Ministries based in Madison, Georgia. She went on to explain they were ministering to a group of Hispanic inmates, some who are frequently released and sent back to their respective… Read More»

Have you ever met a person with a seemingly perpetual smile? We have! His name is Pastor Jonathan Paucar [pronounced, “Pow-car”]. His friendly smile and gracious spirit are both magnetic and enigmatic, leading some to wonder,  “Why is that guy always so happy?” But his answer is simple: “Jesus!” Born in Peru, Jonathan was baptized at the… Read More»

Meet José Yimmy Peña Caicedo from Valle del Cauca, Colombia. That’s right, “Yimmy.” José Yimmy was on his way to making a name for himself in professional soccer when a devastating hip injury brought it all to a crashing halt. He played forward for the “Patriotas,” “Total Chalaco,” and “Sport Ancash” in his all too short… Read More»

When you think of a meeting place for Spanish speaking ladies to get together for a Bible study, chances are Switzerland will not come to mind. But think again, because Zürich, Switzerland is exactly where you’ll find Frieda Schewendener-Molina and her group of a dozen or so Latin ladies. We first met Frieda back in 2015 when… Read More»

Meet Orel and Oraidys Hernandez (we wish we could hear you try and say their names). They live in Santa Clara, Cuba where Orel is the pastor of Los Pinos Nuevos La Vigia church. La Vigia church is bursting at the seams and not just because it measures roughly 20 feet wide by 80 feet deep. You’ll… Read More»

My name is Julio César Baeza. Yes, I am Julius Caesar. I am blessed to say that this Julius Caesar loves the Lord and wants to serve him. God has given my wife and me three wonderful children and a beautiful little church where we joyfully proclaim the Good News in Mexicali Baja California, Mexico.… Read More»