Hola forever family!
It's been just over a year that we moved from Nor Cal to
San Lorenzo, Manta, Ecuador to answer a burden that God placed on our hearts to plant the 1st Non-Denominational evangelical church in this small fishing community. We aimed to take the first year to master the language and assimilate with the community, God had much more in store!
Our church's
(Próximos Pasos) first services were in February, we've multiple decisions, four baptisms, and now two vocational callings being pursed by our two high-school graduating leaders (Eliana & Alejandro). They've been accepted into a fully Spanish and online university via
Rio Grande Seminary, but still need financial partnering. 2026 requires much prayer as the laborers and resources are few, yet the ministry continues to grow. Join us in that Luke 10:2 prayer as we look for His guidance as to how, when, who, and where to further invest our time, talents, and treasures.
Blessings from our family to yours, we're avaialable for any questions and please feel free to share our ministry with whomever you feel led:
www.EquippedWorld.org
Check out a years worth of videos and clips where we've taken a inter-generational approach to bridge seniors, parents, youth, children, local goverment and school officials to know about the hope and promises we have in Jesus.
https://www.youtube.com/@ProximosPasos
Love and respect,
Jesse & Jessica Fernandes
& The Fernandes Clan (15, 7, 3, & 2yrs old)
Romans 12:1-2