How am I serving in La Libertad?

Academic Support and Discipleship

In 2009 the Great Commission Church La Libertad founded a Children's Development Center, which is an afterschool program for local children. The Children's Development Center is a practical way to meet the communities needs, serving the children of the La Libertad with Bible lessons, hot meals, and classes in a Godly, loving environment. 

My main focus with the 30 kids I have in class is teaching them about how we are saved by grace through faith, and not by our works (Ephesians 2: 6-8). El Salvador is a historically Catholic country and although many families don't attend church regularly, the idea that they have to earn their way into heaven is passed down generation to generation. I have the privilege of guiding young teen girls through difficult years, encouraging them to make God-honoring decisions and live in a counter-cultural, biblical way.

Much of my time is spent teaching English and providing academic support for kids 10-15 years old. Since the public school is only in session a half-day, the kids receive only half the amount of instruction time that the private schools deliver. With so little time in school, very little is concentrated on English even though it's an invaluable tool, and after COVID many of the kids fell behind grade-level. Serving the kids through English instruction is a blessing that will equip them for their futures, helping them to break the cycle of poverty in their community.

Partner Communication

Along with the Children's Development Center, GCLA also runs a Social Projects program in which we make and deliver beds for kids, deliver food, and assist in small construction projects for needy families. All of this is made possible by the generosity of mission-minded individuals and churches in the United States. I maintain communication with child sponsors, partner churches, and individuals to keep them up to date on how their generosity is making a difference.

Mission Coordinator

In 2023 I took on the role of Mission Coordinator for our church in La Libertad. I help US church partners schedule, plan and execute mission trips and serve as a translator for the members of the group.