From November 15 to 18, the first Global Missions district coordinators’ training and retreat for the Mesoamerica Central Field (Costa Rica, Cuba, Panama, Puerto Rico and Dominican Republic) was held in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. This was a beautiful time of renewal and spiritual growth for the entire team: coordinators from seven of the thirteen... Continue Reading →
Returning Home
Nazareno and Yamila grew up attending church in Buenos Aires, Argentina, but left the church in early adulthood. After a serious car accident, Nazareno struggled with feelings of depression. It wasn’t until a neighbor introduced them to the Church of the Nazarene that their hearts for the Lord were renewed. Watch the video below and... Continue Reading →
40 Days Praying for the City – 2019
On January 1st, 2019 we start 40 Days Praying for the City, we invite you to join this movement so God can bring a genesis to our cities! Download HERE the 40 days complete calendar and share it! Don’t forget to visit our website: mesoamericagenesis.org and follow us on our social media (Facebook, Instagram and... Continue Reading →
Analysis and Interpretation of the Pastoral Role
By Rev. Ernesto Bathermy As we analyzed and interpreted the images of a shepherd/pastor from the Old and New Testaments in the previous article, those texts shed light on our work and responsibilities as pastors: Feed the flock When we speak of feeding the sheep, we refer to teaching and instructing the believers in the... Continue Reading →
The Image of a Pastor in the Old and New Testaments
By Rev. Ernesto Bathermy The Bible teaches that God calls individuals into different ministries for the benefit of the community of faith, which is the Church, and for building up the Kingdom of God. This calling is obvious in the close relationship between the spiritual gifts and the One who gives them. Nevertheless, we must... Continue Reading →
Help for Migrants in Mexico
In October more than 7,000 children, women, men and older adults from Honduras started a journey that has taken several weeks. Recently people from other countries have also joined them as they have traversed from the south border of Mexico to the north in order to eventually arrive in the United States. They have left... Continue Reading →
Living Stones
By Ken Mitchell The tour guide introduced herself at the entrance to Linville Caverns and immediately warned us not to touch any of the stones inside. She explained that these were living stones and that the acid from the human touch would cause them to stop growing. It was Saturday afternoon and Janet and I... Continue Reading →
Teachers and Church Planters
By Scott Armstrong On several occasions I’ve had the privilege of speaking with someone interested in Genesis, our ministry designed to make an impact in large cities within our region. Sometimes these candidates have studied to be elementary or high school teachers. “How can God use my career to plant churches in an urban context?”... Continue Reading →
Our Dwelling Place
By Scott Armstrong I travel a lot: around 80 days a year actually, not including our home assignment, which is a state of permanent flux anyway. Being able to visit so many cultures and share with fellow Christians from other nations is an enormous blessing! At the same time, at the end of a trip... Continue Reading →
Ministry to and with the Poor
By David A. Busic John Wesley’s emphasis on ministry to the poor is well-documented. However, it is important to stress that Wesley believed working with and among the poor is not merely an act of compassion; it is a necessary aspect of the spiritual formation of every Christian. Thus, Wesley maintained that living with the poor is... Continue Reading →