Every year here in Cochabamba we have a very large festival for the Virgin of Urkupiña. This is one of the representations of the Virgin Mary that is worshipped here and more than 300 thousand people attend each year. Part of the festival is a pilgrimage where thousands of people walk from the city out to the town where the Virgin is. It is almost 10 miles that they walk and … [Read more...]
August Prayer Letter
Youth Conference 2013: This past month we had our annual youth conference here in Bolivia. We had visiting with us Bro. Jeff Bush who is the director of Vision Baptist Missions. Jeff worked as a missionary in Argentina for 8 years before becoming the director at VBM. The Lord greatly used him during his time in Argentina and allowed them to start several … [Read more...]
Happy Birthday Bolivia
This past Tuesday was Bolivia's independence day and turned 187 years old. Bolivia gained it's independence through much turmoil and struggle, and has continued, in spite of many difficulties through the years. Through it all we praise the Lord for the continued opportunity to preach the gospel freely and without restriction. This year we did something a little different for … [Read more...]
Twelve Wonderful Years
Today marks twelve years since Beth and I started our journey together. Twelve wonderful years they have been, not only with my best friend but my soulmate. Like anything, there have been ups and down, difficult times, but mostly times that have become sweet memories. I truly thank the Lord for giving me not only someone that I can serve Him with but also share with during … [Read more...]
Reaching Youth in Chile
This past week I had the privilege to visit with a great missionary friend Jason Holt in Chile to participate in their annual youth conference. The Lord has really blessed the ministry in Chile and for me it was an honor to be part. The conference started on Wednesday night and lasted through Friday night with services in the morning on Thursday and Friday. The theme for the … [Read more...]