Kearney Evangelical Free Church, we are honored to present this final closeout report with details on the completion of your church plant, Centro Cristiano Dios es Amor located in Barranca Yuca, Mangangué, Bolivar, Colombia. Construction is complete and the church has opened its doors to the community. The church is currently serving 150 children and ministering to their families through Bible teaching and fellowship. Included in this report is a summary of construction progress, testimonies ... Read More
Final Church Plant Update – February 2020
Kearney Evangelical Free Church, thank you for supporting Centro Cristiano Dios es Amor in the community of Barranca Yuca, Mangangué, Bolivar, Colombia. The new building is complete, the church is growing, and the congregation celebrated construction completion with an inauguration service. In this report, we are pleased to present you with a message from the pastor, a testimony of impact, and updates on construction and church activities. Thank you for your continued prayers. Construction ... Read More
A Special Greeting From Pastor Benjamín Méndez
Kearney Evangelical Free Church, we are pleased to bring you a message and video greeting from Pastor Ben at your church plant, Centro Cristiano Dios Es Amor, located in Bolivar, Colombia. We also have some photos of the church's recent inaugural celebration! Merry Christmas! A Message From Pastor Benjamín Méndez Dear Kearney Evangelical Free Church, It is a pleasure for me to greet you and answer your question. We thank God for the arrival of the Child Development Center "Tesoros del ... Read More
Church Plant Update – December 2019
Kearney Evangelical Free Church, we are grateful for your partnership in planting a church in Barranca Yuca, Mangangué, Bolivar, Colombia. Below is the latest field report from Centro Cristiano Dios es Amor. As you can see, the facility is nearly three-quarters of the way to completion, and interest in the activities there are garnering more attention. Thank you for keeping this new church in your prayers! Construction Progress Overall, the construction project is 71% complete, including the ... Read More
Church Plant Update – October 2019
Greetings, Kearney Evangelical Free Church! Construction is progressing well at your church plant, Iglesia Evangélica Dios es Amor Central. Meanwhile, the pastor and church members are actively reaching out to the community of Barranca Yuca, Mangangué, Bolivar, Colombia, as you can see in this latest report from the field. May you be encouraged by this news as you have encouraged and supported this church! Construction Progress The following construction advances have been reached: ... Read More
Church Plant Update – August 2019
Kearney Evangelical Free Church, we are pleased to share the latest field report from your church plant, Iglesia Evangélica Dios es Amor Central. As you will see from the details below and numerous photos showing the construction process, a great work already is being accomplished in the community of Barranca Yuca, Mangangué, Bolivar, Colombia. Thank you for your support and prayers! Construction Progress Over the past 60 days: The remaining 53% of the foundation beams and footings were ... Read More
Church Plant Update – June 2019
Kearney Evangelical Free Church, we are pleased to share this June field report from your church plant, Centro Cristiano Dios Es Amor, in Barranca Yuca, Mangangué, Bolivar, Colombia. The church has made quite a bit of progress since the last report in April, and it is clear that the Lord is working in this community and creating an eternal impact. Construction Progress The following activities were carried out: Manual excavation for bases and foundations. 14 Pedestals have been ... Read More
Church Plant Update – April 2019
We are honored to share with Kearney Evangelical Free Church this initial field report from your church plant, Centro Cristiano Dios Es Amor, in Barranca Yuca, Mangangué, Bolivar, Colombia. As you can see, the church has already engaged the community in a positive manner, generating excitement and hope. Construction Progress The church leadership team completed legal acquisition of the property in December 2018. A soil study was completed, and construction was approved for the site. ... Read More
Partnering with Compassion International
Thank you, Kearney Evangelical Free Church, 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 Colombia. By partnering with us to plant a new church in this country, you are being a catalyst to help each local church drill deeper, by creating a permanent presence of their ministry here through constructing a new church building and giving them capacity to offer Compassion’s holistic ... Read More
Greetings from Colombia – A Letter from the National Director
Greetings Brothers and Sisters at Kearney Evangelical Free Church, My name is Juan Carlos Castellanos. I have worked as Compassion’s National Director in Colombia since July 2017. God called me to this great ministry after 20 years of pastoral and educational work in Bogota. My entire life has been marked by my passion and calling for children and youths. Since Compassion arrived in Colombia in 1974, lots of children and youths have been impacted, gained for the Lord Jesus Christ, and ... Read More