Esperanza’s Internship
Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from … Continue reading Esperanza’s Internship
Category: Ministry Story
Holy Week
Friends, this post is a throwback post which was first published in April of 2019. What do old Roman military … Continue reading Holy Week
The Salvation of Two Young Men
Missions And Relationships: Rev. Bob Burns
What does a missionary heart look like? Listen to this interview with Rev. Bob Burns and find out! Friends we … Continue reading Missions And Relationships: Rev. Bob Burns
Traditions & Eternal Value
Sometimes we are guilty of throwing away tradition in favor of all things new. Other times we elevate our traditions … Continue reading Traditions & Eternal Value
Ministry Story: Preaching and Prayer
(This ministry story happened very early on in our ministry here in Ecuador. Thank you for traveling along with us … Continue reading Ministry Story: Preaching and Prayer
Motives
(Originally posted June 5, 2019)What motivates you to attend church? Today’s ministry story is a reflection on motives. With much … Continue reading Motives
Ministry Story: Cobblestone Less Traveled
We invite you on a journey into the countryside of Cayambe. We will have to leave the smooth road and … Continue reading Ministry Story: Cobblestone Less Traveled
What is a Minga?
And we urge you, brothers and sisters, warn those who are idle and disruptive, encourage the disheartened, help the weak, … Continue reading What is a Minga?
Ministry Story: The Ark
Friends, this post was first published in September of 2019. We love walking alongside our brothers and sisters here in … Continue reading Ministry Story: The Ark
Missions And Relationships
Friends, this post was first published in July of2019. What does a missionary heart look like? Listen to this interview … Continue reading Missions And Relationships
Women’s Conference
Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke on you and … Continue reading Women’s Conference
Rest
Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28 Continue reading Rest
Radio Silence
“I am the vine; you are the branches. The one who remains in me—and I in him—bears much fruit, because apart from me … Continue reading Radio Silence
Ministry Story: No Earthly Pastor
Friends, this post was first published in May of 2019. What do you do if you your church has no … Continue reading Ministry Story: No Earthly Pastor
Speak!
But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, … Continue reading Speak!
A Covid Story
An Adventure and a Testimony
What should you do then, brothers and sisters?When you come together, each one has a song, has a lesson, has … Continue reading An Adventure and a Testimony
The Family of God
For this reason I bow my knees to the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, from whom the whole family … Continue reading The Family of God
A Day in The lives of your missionaries
Friends, we invite you to listen to our podcast today as we give you a glimpse into our day. Continue reading A Day in The lives of your missionaries
Ministry Story: Communion
Friends, this post was first published in July of 2019. There is something powerful about the shared experience of Communion! … Continue reading Ministry Story: Communion
Ministry Update: Missionary thought EXERCISE
Friends, today’s podcast is designed to help you think through some of the issues that we have to think through … Continue reading Ministry Update: Missionary thought EXERCISE
Ministry Update: Dylan
Is anyone among you suffering? He should pray. Is anyone in good spirits? He should sing praises. Is anyone among you … Continue reading Ministry Update: Dylan
Annual Report
Some years seem shorter than others. 2019 felt like a very short year for us. Short but action packed! The … Continue reading Annual Report
Trouble in El Carmen
Imagine being jolted awake by a car accident. Only the sound of crunching metal and the smell of hot brakes … Continue reading Trouble in El Carmen
Christmas Baptisms
The great commission says to go, make disciples and baptize. That is just what the Zabala church in Ecuador is … Continue reading Christmas Baptisms
Santa Isabel
One of the ministries we are privileged to participate in is teaching seminary classes to developing Christians and church leaders. … Continue reading Santa Isabel
News From The C.O.P.
We encourage you you to take a moment and meet the new international directors of the Children of Promise sponsorship … Continue reading News From The C.O.P.
Children Of Promise Testimony
One of the programs that we work with is called Children of Promise. Here is a testimony from a young … Continue reading Children Of Promise Testimony
9/11
Eighteen years ago nearly three thousand people died in the Islamic terrorist known as the 9/11 attacks. Please take some … Continue reading 9/11
Danny And Mayra
First click play on today’s podcast, Then click here to find out more! Love, The Downing Family Continue reading Danny And Mayra
Traditions & Eternal Value
Sometimes we are guilty of throwing away tradition in favor of all things new. Other times we elevate our traditions … Continue reading Traditions & Eternal Value
Ministry Story: Eastern Tennessee Healing!
Listen to what happened in Eastern Tennessee! Love, The Downing Family Friends we invite you to click here to … Continue reading Ministry Story: Eastern Tennessee Healing!
Who Will Fill Your Shoes?
Generations all have defining characteristics. One generation can vary drastically from another. In the church we sometimes struggle with the … Continue reading Who Will Fill Your Shoes?
Ministry Story: The Greenville Blessing
Sometimes bad things that happen to us are simply opportunities for God to bless us unexpectedly. Today’s podcast is a … Continue reading Ministry Story: The Greenville Blessing
Ministry Story: Move Out!
Today’s Ministry story explores the question: Where does missionary work occur? Just click play on the audio file to find … Continue reading Ministry Story: Move Out!
Ministry Story: Tapestry
Tapestries are all around us. What threads are evident in your tapestry? Love, The Downings Continue reading Ministry Story: Tapestry
Ministry Story: Gratitude And An Invitation
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Ministry Story: Motives
What motivates you to attend church? Today’s ministry story is a reflection on motives. With much love, The … Continue reading Ministry Story: Motives
Baby Dedication
Hello friends, this week we are revisiting some of our more popular posts from the past. Make sure you tune … Continue reading Baby Dedication
Ministry Story: An Invitation To Visit
Visiting the mission that you support does a world of good, both for you and for your brethren. Today’s … Continue reading Ministry Story: An Invitation To Visit
Ministry Story: The Good Father
During a recent worship experience in Quito a father lead his children to the front of the sanctuary to … Continue reading Ministry Story: The Good Father
A Tale Of Two Rivers
In the seventh chapter of John’s Gospel, Jesus invites all who are thirsty to come to him and drink and … Continue reading A Tale Of Two Rivers
Ministry Story: Celebrate
April is a month of celebration! Adelena turns two this month, the Santa Clara and El Carmen churches celebrate their … Continue reading Ministry Story: Celebrate
Ministry Story: Children of Promise
Today’s ministry story is an ongoing story. Karen Lambert served as the national director for the Children of Promise in … Continue reading Ministry Story: Children of Promise
Ministry Story: Video Update
Last year was a great year for ministry! Here is a quick video update compleat with contact info at the … Continue reading Ministry Story: Video Update
Ministry Story: Prayer
Have you ever thought about the powerful impact your prayers have? Prayer is the life line of the missionary. When … Continue reading Ministry Story: Prayer
Ministry Story: Heavy Hearts
We eagerly await the day when all things are made new! Today’s ministry story happened during the first year of … Continue reading Ministry Story: Heavy Hearts
Ministry Story: Santa Elena
The rain was pounding on the windshield as our Toyota rolled to a stop. It was the kind of … Continue reading Ministry Story: Santa Elena
Ministry Story: La Pradera
We had two wonderful experiences recently. We had the joy of worshiping with a new church plant in La … Continue reading Ministry Story: La Pradera