Sharing the Gospel in Spain a Work in Progress
Walking through Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia basilica felt bittersweet for Rev. Guillermo Serrano. The cathedral is tentatively scheduled for completion in 2026. On the one hand, he enjoyed experiencing the magnificent beauty, but he also lamented the fact that the building’s primary purpose seemed to be missed among all its tourists...
Combining Work with Faith
Julio Rodriguez wanted to be a journalist from a very young age. His parents supported him in this dream until his father left the family and, sadly, his mom passed away. But Julio didn’t give up. He shared his story with Back to God Ministries Director Kurt Selles during a...
Growing Young Disciples in Latin America
For many years, no culturally authentic Christian programming existed for children in Latin America. The Spanish media team of Back to God Ministries International (BTGMI) saw the need and the opportunity. They partnered with ReFrame Media, BTGMI English outreach, to produce a Spanish version of the popular Kids Corner audio...
Little Money, Lots of Fruit
Pastor Hernández and his wife work as university professionals in Cuba. Living on meager wages, sometimes not even enough to buy groceries for the month, they have learned to trust in the Lord. “Despite everything, we have learned to be faithful to the Lord, living on very little,” testifies Hernández...
Off to Mexico We Go
By way of foot, van, and plane, thirteen members of the Back to God Ministries International Spanish team traveled to Mexico City this past October. They carried 400 pounds of outreach materials—from devotional guides to radio and TV program samples on CDs and DVDs—to the 2016 International Christian Communicators’ Conference...
Belén Brings the Gospel to School
Belén Alvarado, a 25 year-old high school teacher who lives in Guatemala, says her faith has grown over the years. So much so that she is now sharing the gospel with her students. Growing up, Belén’s grandfather encouraged her to listen to Christian radio programs produced by the Back to...
BTGMI Goes to Cuba
Back to God Ministries Spanish team enjoyed an unprecedented opportunity to visit Cuba to provide training for pastors, evangelists, leaders and teachers. Fifty people attended the workshops in Havana the first week of October and later that week another fifty participated in the training in Jaguey Grande, ninety miles south...
Celebrando 50 Años
Lilibeth Contreras de Castro has been described as a pillar of faith in the Latin American community where she lives. She gives all the glory to God. “Since I met Jesus 30 years ago, I have seen his hand guiding my life and leading me all the way,” she testified...
Will Cuba Open Its Doors to the Gospel?
For more than fifty years a Cold War-era freeze blocked diplomatic relations between Cuba and the U.S. That ended on Friday August 14 as the U.S. flag was raised over the U.S. Embassy in Havana. For some of those fifty years, the embargo—along with the Cuban government policy—also blocked Christian...
Las Aventuras de Elisardo
Meet Elisardo, a school aged, lizard-like character who shares adventures with friends and occasionally makes poor decisions. Through realistic experiences, Elisardo and his friends are guided by loved ones to follow biblical principles and make godly choices. Two years since conception, Las Aventuras de Elisardo is a program of the...