Lead Church Planter
Forest Park Georgia
Iglesia Internacional Vida Nueva en Jesus
November 2
About My Family
Ana and I are Hispanic-Americans. We have been married for 34 years and have two adult daughters and three grandchildren. Ana is a native of Puerto Rico, and I was born in Manhattan, N.Y. We live in the city of Forest Park, Ga., and we have been blessed to serve here since 2007.
I am a retired Master Sergeant from the U.S. Army after 20 years of service. The military life experience was a challenge and a blessing. Ana and I lived and enjoyed other countries and cultures, which opened our eyes to see the world in a new way. "All people are God's creation and all people need Jesus" (Acts 1:8).
Ana obtained her minister's wife certificate from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary (2013). Presently, I am a D.Min. student and hope to graduate in 2019. Finally, we are so grateful that God has united us to work for His glory.
I am a retired Master Sergeant from the U.S. Army after 20 years of service. The military life experience was a challenge and a blessing. Ana and I lived and enjoyed other countries and cultures, which opened our eyes to see the world in a new way. "All people are God's creation and all people need Jesus" (Acts 1:8).
Ana obtained her minister's wife certificate from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary (2013). Presently, I am a D.Min. student and hope to graduate in 2019. Finally, we are so grateful that God has united us to work for His glory.
About My Church Plant
The Iglesia Internacional Vida Nueva en Jesus of Forest Park, Ga., finds itself immersed in a very diverse community. Complex right? But this is part of the reason serving the Lord in this city is so rewarding and exciting. Our city’s Hispanic populace is comprised of eight or more different Central and South American countries. We have a unique opportunity to minister to so many people with different worldviews, cultural backgrounds and traditions. So, our goals are not only to help people who seek a better life (by meeting immediate physical needs) but to help them realize their need for Jesus, which confronts and challenges their culture and traditions.
It is true that our nation’s realities challenge ministry today. However, we are called to serve in a loving and practical way those who come to live in Forest Park, Ga.
It is true that our nation’s realities challenge ministry today. However, we are called to serve in a loving and practical way those who come to live in Forest Park, Ga.
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.
