Creekside Christian Church, thank you for your generous gift to plant two new churches in Ecuador: Iglesia del Nazareno La Gloria de Dios (EC0660) and Iglesia del Nazareno Heredad de Dios (EC0662). Construction is complete at both churches, and we are pleased to bring you a final report on your gift to these church plants. Above Iglesia del Nazareno Heredad de Dios hosts an inauguration ceremony, celebrating the end of construction. Iglesia del Nazareno La Gloria de Dios (EC0660) Your gift ... Read More

Greetings, Creekside Christian Church! The team at Iglesia del Nazareno has completed 90% of the construction and only a few finishing tasks remain. Thanks to your generosity, the church's child development center, La Gloria de Dios, is fully functional and serving 150 children. We appreciate your patience as the church team experienced delays related to the pandemic. Milestones Accomplished and Next Steps The classrooms, dining room and bathrooms are completed and the church's child ... Read More

Creekside Christian Church, we are grateful for your gift to plant a new church near Guayaquil, Ecuador. Thank you for your patience as the church team at Iglesia del Nazareno has faced many challenges. The church leadership remain committed to completing the construction project and they now expect to finish construction by October 2023. Although there have been construction delays, the church's child development center is serving 150 children in a rented space. Leaders are active in ... Read More

Thank you, Creekside Christian Church! Your gift to plant Iglesia del Nazareno la Gloria de Dios is making it possible for the church to share the gospel with 152 children, their families and their community. Families in need are experiencing God’s love as they are served by church staff. Thank you for supporting such a life-changing mission! In the photo above, a classroom is equipped with engaging activities and toys that will help children learn and develop.  Implementation Progress The ... Read More

Creekside Christian Church, thank you for your gift to fund three church plants in Ecuador. Your generous support is impacting more than one thousand children and their families throughout Ecuador. This update includes photos and information on the status of each new church. In the photo above, children gather at Iglesia del Nazareno La Gloria de Dios (EC0660), to receive gifts and participate in a Christmas celebration. Iglesia Cristiana Sublime y Santo Dios (EC0183) Construction was ... Read More

 Iglesia del Nazareno La Gloria de Dios is based in the community of “Felix Sarmiento y Colonche” located in Santa Elena, in the west zone also known as the Coastal region. Santa Elena has 144,000 residents, 60% of whom are children. Typical homes are made of sticks with dirt floors and tin roofs. Although people try to earn a living as peddlers or in tourism and fishing, families in this area live on less than $2.00 a day. Children often suffer from malnutrition and health problems. John ... Read More

The Nazarene Church of La Castellana is based in the Santa Martha community, zone 5. The church reaches out to the "Jesus del Gran Poder" and "La Castellana" neighborhoods. Seventy percent of the residents in these areas are children. The poverty rate is high due to a lack of resources, education and employment opportunities. People try to earn a living as day laborers or through informal commerce. This sector lacks basic services such as reliable drinking water and sanitation. There are no ... Read More

The Church of the Nazarene, New Town is located in the Ayora canton, in the province of Guayas. The humid, coastal community is called Pueblo Nuevo and there are approximately 4,000 residents. The area lacks potable water and sanitation, so its economic growth has been hindered. The unemployment rate in Pueblo Nuevo is 60% and the average household income is only $60 a month. Adults try to find work as day laborers, plantation workers and street vendors. Due to the high levels of poverty, ... Read More