Latin America Blog

I’m thankful to brother Conrad Mbewe, who through his teaching has motivated me greatly with regard to family devotions and discipline in our own personal lives. As a result, my wife and I are adjusting some of the things that we had begun to take a little lightly. So, we are thankful to the Lord for His providence that arrived in precisely the right moment. This has allowed us to spend more time in our devotionals and in prayer together.... Keep Reading

Since 2013, HeartCry has been associated with David Barnes in the training of indigenous pastors through the Centros Teológicos Bautistas de Perú (Baptist Theological Centers of Peru), of which he is the director. In order to continue improving his efforts in the training of Peruvian pastors, David has begun a PhD program through a seminary in Guatemala, and HeartCry has agreed to partner with him to help with these studies. He continues to direct and teach the Bible Academy, while also carrying out mobile bible academies throughout the jungles of Peru.... Keep Reading

God has blessed us abundantly this last month with the presence of pastor Conrad Mbewe. It was a time of refreshing for all who could be present during the days of the event. In my case, I have been blessed by Conrad’s teaching ministry, but until now I had not had the privilege of knowing him in person. During the two days that he was with us the teaching centered on the process of planting a church, which consists of three stages: evangelism, discipleship, and leadership. He also taught a lot about the devotional life of those who lead the church, their family, and the requirements for those that would desire to serve as elders in the church.... Keep Reading

On the first of the month I shared the gospel with Allen and his wife Purification. They are Catholics, but they are willing to hear the gospel. I also visited sister Ernestina, who is 82 years old. She was diagnosed with a partial hemorrhage. She is married to a younger man that is an alcoholic, which really torments her. A few days later I returned to visit Ernestina and the hemorrhage had been further aggravated. The following day her condition worsened and I had to carry her to her bed because she was sitting at the doorway of the house due to the intense heat inside. Two days later, our sister Ernestina passed away. Her family members gave us complete freedom to preach during the days of the funeral ceremonies.... Keep Reading

In these past months, the Lord has been transforming my life by his grace, love, and mercy. In March God gave me the opportunity to participate in a course with 9Marks at Capitol Hill Baptist Church in Washington D.C. The time I had there was transforming, inspiring, encouraging, and revealing for my own life. I was able to have a true understanding of the type of conduct that the Scriptures demand of the church of Jesus.... Keep Reading

Nicolas is one of the two founding pastors of Iglesia Familia de la Gracia (Family of Grace Church) in Rosario, Argentina, along with Esteban Toloza. The following is his most recent missions update, in which he shares with us some important decisions that the church is making in order to better care for the members, as well as a great opportunity that the Lord has given them to preach in a very large drug rehabilitation center in Rosario.... Keep Reading

After working for some time as a teacher and administrator with Baptist Theological Centers (CTB), Eduardo has now devoted himself entirely to the work of church planting in a poor district outside of Lima called Huaycan. He and his wife Dolly moved to Huaycan in early 2016, and he now carries out evangelism, preaching, and home visits with members of the community. Please pray that the Lord would bless the efforts in Huaycan and that many people would be brought into a saving relationship with Christ through Eduardo's ministry.... Keep Reading

Since 2013, HeartCry has been associated with David Barnes in the training of indigenous pastors through the Centros Teológicos Bautistas de Perú (Baptist Theological Centers of Peru), of which he is the director. In order to continue improving his efforts in the training of Peruvian pastors, David has begun a PhD program through a seminary in Guatemala, and HeartCry has agreed to partner with him to help with these studies. He continues to direct and teach the Bible Academy, while also carrying out mobile bible academies throughout the jungles of Peru.... Keep Reading

Last month, along with a handful of other Latin American HeartCry missionaries, Esteban was able to travel to Washington DC to be immersed in the life of Capitol Hill Baptist Church and the ministry of 9Marks for an extended international Weekender. We are very thankful for 9Marks for giving the missionaries this opportunity. Afterwards, they came to the HeartCry offices for several days where they spent many hours with Paul Washer talking through many different themes in the Scriptures. In this report, Esteban shares some reflective thoughts on the time he was able to spend in the U.S.... Keep Reading

Today and tomorrow, Conrad Mbewe from Kabwata Baptist Church in Lusaka, Zambia is with our missionaries and some other pastors in Lima, Peru as he teaches through different aspects pertaining to the pastoral ministry. We're very excited about this opportunity for the misisonaries to hear from a veteran pastor and missionary whom the Lord has blessed with such great insight into church planting and the training of men. Please pray that the time he spends with these men would have great impacts i... Keep Reading