Global Impact

Pastor Chris traveled to Nicaragua with Paul Sandberg of Messiah’s Outreach and Rafael Restrepo, our Missionary to Spain, to teach at a regional Pastor's training event. Pastor Chris taught six sessions, and about 40 pastors were in attendance. One of the pastors drove 200 kilometers (about 120 miles) for these classes, and enrollment actually increased as the week went on! These pastors are hungry for the Word and eager to learn. Pray for them and their churches!

January 2024

Our longstanding Nicaraguan missionaries, Wilbert, Gloria and their children are dealing with serious health issues and ministry challenges. We are all called to carry our own load in life. But as we are reminded in Galatians 6:2, we are called to carry one another's burdens and in this way we fulfill the law of Christ. Gloria and Wilbert’s burden extend beyond a "normal load" and they covet our prayers.

Please lift them up in prayer:

Family:

For the proper diagnosis, care and treatment plan as follows:

• Gloria has severe back pain
• Wilbert’s diabetes/liver issues along with thrombosis in 1 leg has confined him to a wheelchair

• Naomi’s post-surgical rehabilitation for digestive system function improvement and ability to walk

• Jacob has autism and is enrolling in the university, that he will adjust to the new surroundings/routine

Ministry:

For God to develop and create new strategy, opportunities, and sponsors for their ministry programs:

• Boys/girls outreach and educational scholarship programs
• Boys discipleship/sports camps
• Students of the VIDA program
• Elderly care programs
• Children-with-disabilities programs

October 2024

On August 26^th, I crossed the pond to do Pastoral formation in Nicaragua, and to teach and preach in Cuba. The Nicaraguan Pastors were very happy, and a number of them are 2 classes from graduating. It had been some time since I ministered in Cuba. I found it to be in great need. We have recommitted ourselves to pastoral education on this island. For this, we will need your prayers. We are scheduled to return in the New year to these countries to teach. 

ICA, the English-speaking church, celebrated its 20^th year on October 9^th. We were very blessed to see and remember what God has done. The Spanish church and the Dutch church came to celebrate and praise God with us.  

The Spanish church has had a good result from the summer activities. There are new youth, new families and baptisms this coming Saturday. Please continue to pray for this Spanish ministry. God is revealing Himself to some. The Dutch church also has contacted a ministry in Amsterdam and they are vetting a young pastor named John. Please pray for Paster Jan and Edith who are 82 and 85. They need help.

We will be full blown into the Christmas Season soon. We covet your prayers for that time of ministry.

August 2024

It's a privilege to partner with you in expanding God's kingdom. Your prayers and support empower us to disciple, teach, reach the unreached, and build churches in challenging areas. We’re launching two new initiatives: a Music and Worship training for church youth in September and a Coffee and Bakery shop to support our mission. Despite opposition and difficulties, we've seen spiritual breakthroughs, including reaching the Tibetan communities in Rasuwa and Manang. Please pray for our family's needs, upcoming training programs, and the effectiveness of our ministry in this nation.