Rene Osorio - Santiago

Light and Grace Ministry,
Lead Church Planter
Light and Grace Ministry
January 23
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About My Family

I was born in Veracruz, Mexico. I immigrated to the United States in 2001 with my Bible. On that day, I didn't have any idea about Jesus Christ like I do today.

My favorite passage of the Bible is Luke 19:10.

About My Church Plant

God used me in the Vida in Victoria Church. My pastor was Victor. He taught me about the importance of faith and sent me to study at GateWay Seminary. I have led small groups, taught, preached and planted churches since 2008.

I'm a church planter in Garden Grove, even in this pandemic season. We love our community and serving our members.

NAMB Church Planting

Demonstrated Christian character is essential for missionaries and chaplains to gain credibility and build community. A missionary is 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 “Send me.”

Pray

Pray for more church planters even in this pandemic season. Pray for pastors who are preaching three or more times a week. Pray for the full support of pastors' wives in ministry. Pray for my family.

Participate

Pray for missionaries.
Many missionaries build a team to join their ministry in prayer, participation, and provision. These friends, family and churches support missionaries beyond the tithes and offerings given within the church plant. Visit sendnetwork.com/PlanterFunding for NAMB's policy on providing for church plants.
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