Church Planting Intern
Ponce Puerto Rico
Iglesia Bautista Hermandad
December 9
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About My Family
I was born and raised in Chicago, Ill. In 1992, right out of high school, I met this sweet girl named Jessica, whom God used to bring me to Jesus. On December 18, 1994, I gave my life to Jesus. Now I have been happily married to Jessica Lopez for 24 years. We are presently living in Ponce, Puerto Rico. We have three children: Yesenia Ruiz (14), Angel Ruiz (16) and Gabriela Ruiz, who is our oldest. Gabriela is now married and lives in Ohio.
About My Church Plant
I was a children's pastor for four years, a member of the church board of directors and a Bible teacher for outreach groups. I also led the youth drama team and was lead VBS director. I am currently an associate pastor, a prison chaplain and lead church planter.
We have a vision to spread the sound doctrine of the gospel throughout the city of Juana Díaz, which is in the outer city limits of Ponce, Puerto Rico, and beyond, as it transforms hearts while they surrender to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. This is all for the glory of the Father as the Spirit of God works in us through community outreach, missions and discipleship.
We have a vision to spread the sound doctrine of the gospel throughout the city of Juana Díaz, which is in the outer city limits of Ponce, Puerto Rico, and beyond, as it transforms hearts while they surrender to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. This is all for the glory of the Father as the Spirit of God works in us through community outreach, missions and discipleship.
NAMB Church Planting
Demonstrated Christian character is essential for missionaries and chaplains to gain credibility and build community. A missionary is a person who, in response to God's call and gifting, leaves his or her comfort zone and crosses cultural, geographic or other barriers to proclaim the gospel and live out a Christian witness in obedience to the Great Commission. The North American Mission Board supports missionaries serving across the United States, Canada and their territories. Churches are the missionary incubators and sending centers for missionaries through the Southern Baptist Convention. Missionaries serve in a variety of settings and face tremendous challenges. But the rewards are tremendous and life-changing. Missionaries have the privilege to represent their church and their Father in sharing the gospel as the primary focus of their activity. If you are interested in pursuing next steps as a potential missionary or chaplain from your church, explore the possibilities at namb.net/send-me.
