
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
Friends, this post is a throwback post which was first published in April of 2019. What do old Roman military … Continue reading Holy Week
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
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
(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
(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
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
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?
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
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
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
Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28 Continue reading Rest
“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
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
But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, … Continue reading Speak!
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
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
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
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
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
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
Some years seem shorter than others. 2019 felt like a very short year for us. Short but action packed! The … Continue reading Annual Report
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
The great commission says to go, make disciples and baptize. That is just what the Zabala church in Ecuador is … Continue reading Christmas Baptisms
One of the ministries we are privileged to participate in is teaching seminary classes to developing Christians and church leaders. … Continue reading Santa Isabel
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.
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
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
First click play on today’s podcast, Then click here to find out more! Love, The Downing Family Continue reading Danny And Mayra
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
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!
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?
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
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!
Tapestries are all around us. What threads are evident in your tapestry? Love, The Downings Continue reading Ministry Story: Tapestry
With much love, The Downings Continue reading Ministry Story: Gratitude And An Invitation
What motivates you to attend church? Today’s ministry story is a reflection on motives. With much love, The … Continue reading Ministry Story: Motives
Hello friends, this week we are revisiting some of our more popular posts from the past. Make sure you tune … Continue reading Baby Dedication
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
We recently had the joy of attending the graduation dinner for our friend Jonatan. Jonatan was a Child Of Promise. … Continue reading Ministry Story: Jonatan