Preston Trails Community Church, construction progress continues at Iglesia Roca Fuerte and people in the community are being transformed through the church's ministry. Currently, 38 adults and 55 children are attending the church. Staff share that two people have recently been baptized, and three people are preparing for baptism. In the above photo, workers refine beams and columns. Construction Progress and Next Steps The crown beams and reinforced steel were placed for the sanctuary, ... Read More
Update From Iglesia del Nazareno (NI0137)
Preston Trails Community Church, we are pleased to bring you an update from Iglesia del Nazareno in Léon, Nicaragua. Currently, 70 adults and 200 children attend the church and the community is very supportive of the church plant! This report includes photos and an update on construction status and church activities. Construction Progress and Learning Opportunities In June, the church received a construction permit from the municipality of León. Getting the building permit was a great learning ... Read More
Update From Iglesia Roca Fuerte (NI0343)
Preston Trail Community Church, we're pleased to report that construction is underway at Iglesia Roca Fuerte, one of the church plants you support in Nicaragua. Currently, 35 adults and 50 children are attending the church. This report contains an update on construction and church activities, along with photos. The photo above shows a worker on the construction site. Construction Progress The church thanks God that they were granted a construction permit from the national authority. Shortly ... Read More
Planting Iglesia del Nazareno (NI0137)
Thank you, Preston Trail Community Church! Your gift to plant Iglesia del Nazareno in western Nicaragua is an example of God's love and goodness to children and their families in this community. The church was very encouraged by Pastor Jim Johnson's visit and they thank you for blessing their community. They share that their desire to help children continues to grow because of you. Children and families have been amazed by your generosity. In the photo above, a group of children participate ... Read More
An Update on Roca Fuerte Church (NI0343)
Greetings, Preston Trail Community Church! Your generosity has made it possible to plant Roca Fuerte Church in western Nicaragua. As progress is being made, children are growing increasingly excited about having a safe, comfortable space to meet where they will learn about God, learn new skills, socialize and receive medical care. Thank you for your gift that will make this possible for many years to come. The church is grateful that Pastor Jim Johnson was able to visit them. They would like ... Read More
A Letter From Compassion Nicaragua’s Country Director
Greetings, My name is William Gutiérrez Rojas, and I have been working with Compassion International as Nicaragua's country director for nearly 15 years. Compassion's Nicaraguan ministry began in 2002. We partner with local churches to help children understand that God loves them. We focus on reaching children who live in extreme poverty and need an advocate. Our vision and passion is to provide them developmental opportunities and equip them to be free from the chains of poverty. After 20 ... Read More
Planting a Church in Nicaragua (NI0343)
Greetings, Preston Trail Community Church! Thank you for your support of church planting in Nicaragua. Because of you, children are receiving holistic care in an environment where they are known, loved and protected. Currently, 30 children regularly attend church at Roca Fuerte Church. In the photo above, the church pastor shares a message with the congregation. Construction Progress Construction workers and church staff have completed the following: The land has been cleared. ... Read More
Partnering With Compassion International and Stadia
Thank you for partnering with Compassion International and Stadia to expand the reach of the gospel and bring the hope of Jesus to children and families living in extreme poverty in Nicaragua. By partnering with us to plant a new church in Nicaragua, you are helping a local church develop a sustained gospel presence in the community. Having a safe new building to meet in gives the church room to grow and the capacity to offer Compassion’s holistic child development program. Compassion ... Read More
Welcome!
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, approximately every 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 ... Read More
Secular Research Affirms Faith-Based Approach for Children in Poverty
Everything we do at Compassion International is in partnership with the local church. We are convinced that this is the most effective approach in releasing children from poverty. We thought you would appreciate the following article as it is a third-party perspective that affirms that strategy. Since it was established in 1946, UNICEF has been a leader in researching the needs of children living in poverty and identifying effective solutions to those needs. Today, UNICEF’s research is used to ... Read More