Thank you for partnering with Compassion International to expand the reach of the gospel and bring the hope of Jesus to children and families living in extreme poverty in Bolivia. By partnering with us to plant Iglesia Bautista Misionera Kenari Q’ullku in Cochabamba, you are being a catalyst to help a local church create a permanent presence of their ministry. Having a safe new building to meet in gives the church room to grow and the capacity to offer Compassion’s holistic child development ... Read More
Visit to Cochabamba – October 2019
In October 2019, Pastor Scott Kegel, Pastors James and Lydia Ranger and Pastor Justin Frailey traveled to Bolivia with Compassion. In the above photo, the lead Pastor of Iglesia Bautista Misionera Kami, who will transition to leadership of the Iglesia Bautista Misionera Kenari Q’ullku (the church plant) shares his vision to reach the children of the community. During this trip, the group visited the site of the church plant they have committed to fund. Together with the mother church pastor, ... Read More
Your Church Plant Reporting Schedule
We are so glad you have joined us in planting churches with Compassion International. This site is set up especially for you to keep you informed and engaged with all that your support is doing. Updates will be added to this site, sharing the progress of planting this church, every 30-60 days until the building is complete and registered children are participating in Compassion's program. We will alert you of newly added content, but feel free to visit often as you think of and pray for this new ... Read More
Greetings From Bolivia – A Letter From the Country Director
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, My name is Mario Vazquez. I have served with Compassion International as the National Office Director for about 20 years. The idea of providing people with Christ-centered and Bible-centered values in Bolivia is my life motivation. Compassion Bolivia partners with the local evangelical church to help children. In this task, one of the main problems we faced was finding partners who have a vision and passion to work with and for children. As ... Read More
Meet Pastor Rubén López
Greetings Agoura Bible Fellowship! We recently conducted an interview with Pastor Rubén López so that you could get to know him. Pastor Rubén has a powerful testimony and is passionate about leading Iglesia Alianza de la Ciudad de Pedernales, in Pedernales, Ecuador. An Interview With Pastor Rubén López Where did you grow up? I was born and raised in the city of Bahia de Caraquez in the province of Manabi at the Ecuadorian coast. Describe your spiritual journey. I met God through my mother. ... Read More
Church Plant Closeout Report – July 2019
Agoura Bible Fellowship, we are thrilled to present this wrap-up report detailing the completion of your church plant, Iglesia Alianza de la Ciudad de Pedernales, in the city of Pedernales, Esmeraldas, Ecuador. The construction is finished, electricity and plumbing are installed, and the church is fully functioning. The church has favor with the community and is serving 348 children. We, along with the 747 people who have already benefited from your support, thank you for your graciousness and ... Read More
Final Church Plant Update – May 2019
Agoura Bible Fellowship, your church plant, Iglesia Alianza de la Ciudad de Pedernales, in the city of Pedernales, Esmeraldas, Ecuador, is nearly finished with construction. As this latest field report notes, the people of this church remain committed to sharing the gospel and serving children. As completion of this project approaches at the end of this month, we thank you for your commitment to planting this much-needed church. Construction Progress Currently, church construction is 91% ... Read More
Church Plant Update – February 2019
We are pleased to share the latest progress report from your church plant, Iglesia Alianza de la Ciudad de Pedernales, in the city of Pedernales, Esmeraldas, Ecuador. The construction effort has passed the halfway point, and excitement is growing as the building takes shape. The church passed along a bonus series of photos for you, too, with children holding art projects with messages created just for you! Construction Progress Construction is 60 percent complete. Pastor Omar Barroso hopes ... Read More
Church Plant Update – December 2018
Excitement continues to build in the community of Pedernales, Esmeraldas, Ecuador, as work has begun in earnest on your church plant, Iglesia Alianza Cristiana y Misionera Pedernales. While older, unstable structures are torn down and rebuilt, children and adults eagerly await the new construction because, for most, the place where they are meeting temporarily is far away. We are so grateful for your investment in this city which was devastated by the 2016 earthquake. This field report ... Read More
Church Plant Update – August 2018
We are pleased to share with you the most recent construction update on the church you are helping plant in Pedernales, Ecuador. Background Details This church plant is located in Pedernales Canton in Manabi, Ecuador. Pedernales was the epicenter of the April 2016 Earthquake, and is still struggling today in recovering. The nearest hospital for the impoverished families is a one-hour drive to the city of Jama. There is no potable water nor sanitation systems here. The mother church, Iglesia ... Read More