Wow, still can’t get our brains around all the goodness that transpired a little over a week ago. Thirty-seven people from Covenant and non-Covenant Churches from around Colombia recently completed another year of study, that resulted in receiving a certificate …
Savoring the Beauty of God’s Creation
The past two weekends I, Katie, have had significant time to savor being in nature. There has always been something so special about being in God’s creation that helps me connect on a deeper level with God. Whether it is …
From Bogotá to Barranquilla
November was a month of travel for me, Katie. Less than a week after I traveled to San Marcos and Monteria, I was on a plane again heading to Bogotá. It was a quick trip, but filled with significant, life-giving …
A Road Trip
I have learned that road trips in Colombia are a bit different than what I was used to living in Minnesota and Illinois. Medellin is situated in a valley. In order to get anywhere you almost always drive up through …
Another Semester Completed
What does it mean to lead from a biblical perspective? What characteristics are essential in a youth leader? What does it mean to lead in the context of youth ministry?
These are some of the questions that participants in the …
Building Peace in El Bagre and San Marcos
There is nothing like seeing first-hand and hearing testimonies of participants who’s lives have been changed by the commitment of youth and young adults to be peace builders in their communities. This past week Julio and representatives from Covenant World …
Called and Gifted
Yesterday we were witnesses to something special. Have you ever had one of those holy moments, where it’s obvious that God’s Spirit is present? It happened during the course of the sermon at yesterday’s church service. To be honest, I …
Connecting across Latin America
The past 2 weeks were full! They were full in the sense that the schedule was intense and required a lot of logistical planning, as well as for the fact that we were with people non-stop. They were also full …
Vision Trip
In the past, before the pandemic, we would host groups and teams from you USA on a regular basis. The last church team that came to visit and serve was here right before the country shut down in March 2020. …
Equipped to Serve
Andres, Dhaisy and Darlyne are regional youth leaders in the South Coast (Monteria, San Marcos, San Carlos, El Hato, La Ye) who are facilitating a formational process of raising up a new generation of youth leaders. In March, they were …