Developing leaders for the Latin American Church
Rochelle Karakey The City of Medellin runs a free conservatory-like music program in 26 different locations throughout the city, mostly in the poorest barrios. This program has proven to be a successful effort to get children off the street, away from crime and into a program that emphasizes hope, knowledge and excellence. Each week children take classes … Read more
The apocalypse is coming! Well, it’s virtually coming, anyway. This week I have the privilege of beginning to teach the Book of Revelation in a virtual class. This poses at least two challenges for me. One, it’s the Book of Revelation, OK?!!! It’s not exactly your average Old Testament story, simple parable by Jesus or … Read more
Last month we had the privilege of hosting Joshua Gonzalez in Medellín for an individual, one-week short-term missions trip. A little backstory is in order. During my last visit to Boston, I shared our ministry with several small groups from my home church, Park Street Church. At the end, as I typically do, I announced … Read more
We were privileged to be able to take a small trip for part of Semana Santa or Holy Week. Two sets of friends live in Armenia which is in the coffee region of Colombia, 6 hours due south of Medellin. We drove on decent roads most of the way but through some seriously high mountain … Read more
Addressing someone by their first name usually indicates a degree of familiarity, a relationship that has gone beyond initial pleasantries. Although these names refer to personalities long gone by many centuries, the kids and I somehow feel as if we know each of them, personally. After reading books upon books, watching movies, mapping journeys, placing … Read more