Leer en español In the Orinoquía region of Colombia, where ecological degradation has taken a heavy toll on native forests and pollinators, the Rev. Martín Velandia Mendivelso launched a bold and faith-rooted evangelism initiative through beekeeping and native reforestation. With support from the Episcopal Evangelism Society, Martín’s project—“Semillero de Abejas” (Bee Nursery)—focused on rescuing and … Read More »
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Proclaiming the Good News: Kerigma for the Beloved Children of the Kingdom
Leer en Español In the vulnerable community of Malambo, Atlántico, Colombia, José Silva Pérez and his team at Santa María del Monte Carmelo Parish have been working tirelessly to transform lives through their project, Kerigma for the Beloved Children of the Kingdom. Focused on evangelism and holistic development, this initiative provides spiritual, emotional, and educational … Read More »
Sowing the Seeds of God’s Kingdom in Children’s Hearts
Leer en Español In the neighborhood of Olaya Herrera in Medellín, Colombia, Gonzalo Rendón-Ospina and his team have been transforming young lives through their project, “Sowing the Seeds of God’s Kingdom in the Hearts of Children.” This initiative aimed to provide a nurturing and faith-filled space for children aged 8-12, teaching them about Jesus and … Read More »
Liturgical Renewal in the Anglican Communion: the Brazilian 2015 BCP as a Gift to English and Spanish Speaking Episcopalians / Anglicans
The Rev. Luis Coehlo is coordinating a project to provide a full translation into English and Spanish of the Brazilian BCP’s main rites, in order to foster liturgical renewal, enculturation and multicultural evangelization in LatinX/Latin-American contexts. He anticipates that the translation work will be complete in the fall of 2019 and that the publication will be … Read More »
Training Lay Leaders in Colombia
They developed and offered training in community-based social outreach programs at Diocesan Council at Medillin. Colombian parishes who participated in the training were equipped to use the program as a driver for evangelism and congregational growth.
Pastoral Care in Ecuador
He completed a four-week pastoral care training trip to a clinic in Equador. Encountered a norm of proselytizing, he offered a model of focusing on the patient’s needs and assurance of God’s loving presence. He also preached at four area churches and enjoyed extended fellowship.