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In the midst of political and social crises in Mexico, God is working in rich and powerful ways, moving in the hearts of the people and igniting a movement, especially amongst the youth. New churches are being planted, missionaries are being sent to other parts of the world, and the lost are finding hope and healing in Christ.




To get a feel for life in Mexico, read an article in the EFCA Today online magazine written by a ReachGlobal missionary.



Ministry focus



The ReachGlobal Latin America ministry in Mexico is committed to partnering with local churches and ministries in Mexico City in order to provide church planting coaching and training, networking and holistic ministries to people in need of healing.



Iglesia del ReyChurch planting coaching



Following the ReachGlobal model of church planting, ReachGlobal staff in Mexico City have come alongside a group known as the Young Mexican Missionaries (JMM) to help coach, disciple, network and resource these lay leaders in evangelism, outreach and church planting.




Their first church plant, Iglesia del Rey (Church of the King), is led by a young bi-vocational pastor along with a core group of young professionals. Part of the Evangelical Free Church of Mexico (FIEL), the church continues to grow while also demonstrating a strong missions focus and heart for other young professionals in the city. It is the first church in the FIEL to incorporate an entrepreneurial aspect as Iglesia del Rey looks to establish a water purification plant to serve the local community.




In January 2011, ReachGlobal expanded its work to include another FIEL church plant, Vida Abundante (Abundant Life), in the southern part of Mexico City. Although still a young church plant, Vida Abundante is already involved in missions in the mountains of Tenango. The pastor, with the help of a ReachGlobal church planting coach serving in Mexico, is focused on discipling young men and other potential church planters who might join the Free Church fold. Iglesia del Rey and Vida Abundante partner together for evangelism, training events and other missions activities.



Casa DAYA



Casa DAYA (DAYA House — where DAYA stands for the Spanish words meaning to give and to love) is a secular organization founded to give refuge and care to teenage mothers and their children who would otherwise live on the city streets or in a violent home. With a Christian home director running the DAYA program, the opportunity exists to share the gospel of Christ with these young mothers while teaching them important life skills and ministering to them holistically. Read about the craft class that has opened doors to sharing Christ’s love.



Get involved



Interested in partnering with the ReachGlobal team in Mexico City? Join the movement in a number ways!  



Serve



Pray about becoming involved through one of the short- or long-term opportunities listed here, and contact us for more information or to discuss other service opportunities for you or your church.



Casa DAYAShort term


    

  • Constructing or remodeling/repairing ministry facilities — for church plants as well as Casa DAYA
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  • Working on the completion of a hydroponic garden for Casa DAYA
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  • Teaching nutrition classes, parenting skills, job skills, etc. to the young mothers at Casa DAYA
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  • Teaching English as a Second Language in local schools/universities
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  • Creative evangelism and outreach
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Long term


    

  • Holistic ministries
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  • Mentors, coaches, trainers, counselors, teachers, etc. to participate in the church planting process and community outreach
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  • Short-term teams coordinator
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Pray


    

  • That the pastors in the FIEL, all of whom are bi-vocational, would have time to invest in ministry, discipleship and shepherding their congregations.
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  • For DAYA house. Pray for healing and transformation in the lives of the young mothers as well as strength to continue down a better path. Also pray for the DAYA staff, that they would have wisdom in the work they do.
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  • For networking opportunities throughout Mexico City.
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  • For the Mexican people. Pray that their lives are touched and transformed through the power of the gospel, and that the Lord continues to grow FIEL church plants through outreach and evangelism.
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  • That the Lord would raise up additional missionaries to serve full-time in Mexico City. The harvest is plentiful!
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Give



Participate in the Mexico City ministry by contributing to the general Mexico ministry fund, or give directly to one of these specific ministries:




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