Transformation Story: Ecuador

God is doing exciting things around the world.  Things that I get to be a part of behind the scenes.  Things that you are a part of through your gifts, prayer, and partnership in my ministry.

I’d like to start sharing some of those stories so you can join in the excitement, and be in prayer not only for what I do, but for all those I serve.



One of our many church partners, Carmen Bajo Church, Ecuador, feeds 150 children with a budget that only covers 115. In this community, so severely limited by extreme poverty, the church offers marriage counseling, addiction support, prison visits and youth outreach programs. Jorge and Maria* are an example of lives being transformed by this program.

Jorge lived for music, alcohol and his friends and would regularly beat Maria. Then Maria began attending church. Noticing a change in Maria, Jorge went to church too where he learned that God has a far greater plan for his life. Jorge entered counseling. Today Jorge and Maria are leaders in the church’s couples counseling program.

*names changed
photo credit: Stephan Alexander