Preston Trail Community Church, thank you for investing in the local church in Nicaragua. We're pleased to bring you a final update on your gift to plant Iglesia del Nazareno. The mother church, daughter church and construction leadership teams have demonstrated extraordinary teamwork to build the church quickly and with excellence. Construction Status Construction started on July 6, 2022 and the final inspection was completed on April 24, 2023. With your gift, the church built a sanctuary, ... Read More
Church Plant Progress (NI0137)
Preston Trail Community Church, thank you for your investment in planting Iglesia del Nazareno in Nicaragua! This church has a vibrant and fruitful presence in the community and will deeply impact future generations. Currently, 70 adults and 200 registered children regularly attend the church. Over the last 60 days, nine people have committed their lives to Christ! Above photo: Children participate in a class at the church's Compassion center. Construction Progress The team reports that ... Read More
Nicaragua Church Plant Progress (NI0137)
Greetings, Preston Trail Community Church! The church planting team at Iglesia Nazareno continues making construction progress and is also active in community ministry. 70 adults and 200 children are attending the church. Over the last 60 days, three people have professed faith in Christ and two people are preparing for baptism. Above photo: a laborer checks to ensure the construction is level. Construction Progress Currently, 75% of the construction is completed. The status is as ... Read More
Building Iglesia del Nazareno (NI0137)
Thank you, Preston Trail Community Church! Your gift to build Iglesia del Nazareno in Nicaragua is making it possible for the church to share the gospel with children, their families and their communities. Even when challenges arise, such as heavy rains that made roads impassible, church leaders want you to know that their ministry will not stop. Thank you for supporting such a life-changing mission! The photo above shows progress on construction of the sanctuary. Additional support columns ... Read More
Church Plant Interim Report (NI0137)
Greetings, Preston Trail Community Church! Thank you for making it possible to plant Iglesia del Nazareno in Nicaragua. This church will be the hands and feet of Jesus in the community for years to come. Currently, the church is serving 150 registered children. In the photo above, a construction worker builds the bathroom walls. Implementation Progress This report provides an overview of progress. The church has completed the following steps in the implementation process: A meeting ... Read More
An Update From Iglesia del Nazareno (NI0137)
Greetings, Preston Trail Community Church. Thanks to your partnership, construction is well underway at Iglesia del Nazareno. The above photo shows progress on the church building (left) and the classroom and kitchen pavilion (right). This report describes construction status and recent ministry activities. Construction Progress Pastor Benita negotiated discounts to rent equipment and tools, such as the concrete mixer, scaffolding, drills, and steel rod cutters. The church is recruiting ... 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
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
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
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