Andres & Kayla Barreto
bOGOTÁ, cOLUMBIA
Our Story
Andres and Kayla look back and stand in awe of God's sovereignty and goodness as they see how far He has brought them as a family and in ministry. Only God could take a teacher from the United States and a man working for the family business in Colombia, have them meet in the jungles of Ecuador, fall in love, travel to Bogotá, Colombia to get married, and then call them to plant a church in the neighborhood where they started their life together.
During the pandemic in 2020, Andres and Kayla began looking for a nearby church that Andres and Kayla could call home in Bogotá, Colombia. In searching, Andres and Kayla discovered that there was no biblical Christian church within walking distance of their home. In Bogotá, and especially in the neighborhood where Andres and Kayla lived, it takes too long and is too expensive for families to travel to church. So, if the church is not within walking distance, the probability is that families will not attend. God really opened Andres and Kayla’s eyes to the need for a church in the neighborhood of Bosa. This area of the city is low in economic status, impacted by drugs and gang violence, and filled with many single-mother households. This puts the kids and youth in a vulnerable position and makes it all the more important to reach them with the message of the gospel before the world has a chance to offer them something else. Because if they know Jesus first, they will be able to respond well when temptations inevitably come.
So, when Andres and Kayla saw the need and felt the call, Andres and Kayla said yes to what God had for the neighborhood of Bosa. Andres and Kayla started with door-to-door ministry during the pandemic. Once restrictions were lifted, Andres and Kayla began kids’ clubs and youth group meetings at the community park. A few years later, Andres and Kayla opened the doors to a house church, where Andres and Kayla crammed more than 20 people into the living room on Sunday mornings. Now, in 2026, Andres and Kayla are in their second rented facility, which has a more open floor plan and allows more space for weekly services. It is beautiful to see how the church has grown. Andres and Kayla have a core group of teens, kids, and adults who are seeking to know the Lord and are growing in their relationship with Him each week. Andres and Kayla are excited to see where God leads the church this year.
During the pandemic in 2020, Andres and Kayla began looking for a nearby church that Andres and Kayla could call home in Bogotá, Colombia. In searching, Andres and Kayla discovered that there was no biblical Christian church within walking distance of their home. In Bogotá, and especially in the neighborhood where Andres and Kayla lived, it takes too long and is too expensive for families to travel to church. So, if the church is not within walking distance, the probability is that families will not attend. God really opened Andres and Kayla’s eyes to the need for a church in the neighborhood of Bosa. This area of the city is low in economic status, impacted by drugs and gang violence, and filled with many single-mother households. This puts the kids and youth in a vulnerable position and makes it all the more important to reach them with the message of the gospel before the world has a chance to offer them something else. Because if they know Jesus first, they will be able to respond well when temptations inevitably come.
So, when Andres and Kayla saw the need and felt the call, Andres and Kayla said yes to what God had for the neighborhood of Bosa. Andres and Kayla started with door-to-door ministry during the pandemic. Once restrictions were lifted, Andres and Kayla began kids’ clubs and youth group meetings at the community park. A few years later, Andres and Kayla opened the doors to a house church, where Andres and Kayla crammed more than 20 people into the living room on Sunday mornings. Now, in 2026, Andres and Kayla are in their second rented facility, which has a more open floor plan and allows more space for weekly services. It is beautiful to see how the church has grown. Andres and Kayla have a core group of teens, kids, and adults who are seeking to know the Lord and are growing in their relationship with Him each week. Andres and Kayla are excited to see where God leads the church this year.
Our Mission
The main calling God has placed on their hearts is to plant a church so that people have a place where they can come to know Him and grow in relationship with Him. Their church plant is called Iglesia en Casa (Church at Home) because they do not want what the congregation learns to stay within the four walls of the church. They want members to take their relationship with Jesus with them every day—to their homes, their schools, and wherever God takes them. They want the church to be the church and to make an impact in families and in the community of Bosa.
They have been serving in full-time missions since 2018 and planting the church in Bosa since 2020. Right now, they have four main services throughout the week, and each one targets a specific demographic (youth group, kids’ club, Sunday worship service, and adult discipleship). This year, in 2026, they are also starting a leadership meeting to pour into their team of volunteers and church leaders. They would love prayer specifically for their main leaders. In order for the church to continue to grow and reach more people in the community, they need the consistent help of church members. Please pray that God raises up more leaders and helps them pour into the current leaders and volunteers.
They have been serving in full-time missions since 2018 and planting the church in Bosa since 2020. Right now, they have four main services throughout the week, and each one targets a specific demographic (youth group, kids’ club, Sunday worship service, and adult discipleship). This year, in 2026, they are also starting a leadership meeting to pour into their team of volunteers and church leaders. They would love prayer specifically for their main leaders. In order for the church to continue to grow and reach more people in the community, they need the consistent help of church members. Please pray that God raises up more leaders and helps them pour into the current leaders and volunteers.
Our Region
Time. It sounds odd, but time is their enemy in sharing the gospel in the community of Bosa. As mentioned before, the neighborhood where they serve is comprised of low-economic-status and single-parent families. This means that the single parent (usually a single mom) works excessive hours just to make ends meet. Many times, adults travel four to six hours by bus both ways to and from work, and many work 10 to 12-hour days. This means that parents are rarely home and have little time to attend church services. It also means that kids and teens are often left to raise themselves, which leads to other challenges in their lives. Many teens also work to help provide for their families. It may sound like an excuse, but it is the reality for this community—they truly do not have time. So, they try to meet them where they are.
They do many home visits on families’ schedules so that they can connect with parents who are not able to come to services. They keep their doors open early and late to provide a safe place for kids and teens, since many of them have too much time on their hands. They run adult discipleship from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. on Monday nights because that is the only time adults are not working (and this group of adults asks the deepest questions and has the greatest desire to understand Scripture). The eight adults who come on Monday nights make the late-night sacrifice one of the most fruitful times of the week.
They do many home visits on families’ schedules so that they can connect with parents who are not able to come to services. They keep their doors open early and late to provide a safe place for kids and teens, since many of them have too much time on their hands. They run adult discipleship from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. on Monday nights because that is the only time adults are not working (and this group of adults asks the deepest questions and has the greatest desire to understand Scripture). The eight adults who come on Monday nights make the late-night sacrifice one of the most fruitful times of the week.
Thomas & Lorinda Fleming
tIRANA, ALBANIA
Our Story
Growing up during the Cold War, Thomas and Lorinda saw the walls coming down in Eastern Europe while studying in Bible college. They were drawn to these post-communist countries, which had been closed to the preaching of the Gospel for decades. They found an opportunity partnering with World Reach, serving for nine years in Russia in preaching, teaching, evangelism, and youth ministry. With the closing door in Russia, they transitioned to Ukraine, working in the World Reach Bible Institute, engaging in evangelism through English, and focusing on church edification for eight years. In 2009, they visited their coworkers in Albania and felt it would be good if God called them to serve there.
It has now been almost 15 years since they began ministering in Albania. The country was also a post-communist atheistic nation, with a familiar system, yet very different culture and language from their first two countries in Eastern Europe. Their priority has always been the local church. Their gifting is in preaching, teaching, discernment, and hospitality. They love studying, expository preaching, and teaching through the Bible, and have had opportunities to teach in Bible schools. Deeply concerned about the family in Albania, Thomas and Lorinda have also taught marriage and parenting classes. The church where they work has several young men, and they are involved in discipleship with hopes of developing strong Christian leaders for the future.
It has now been almost 15 years since they began ministering in Albania. The country was also a post-communist atheistic nation, with a familiar system, yet very different culture and language from their first two countries in Eastern Europe. Their priority has always been the local church. Their gifting is in preaching, teaching, discernment, and hospitality. They love studying, expository preaching, and teaching through the Bible, and have had opportunities to teach in Bible schools. Deeply concerned about the family in Albania, Thomas and Lorinda have also taught marriage and parenting classes. The church where they work has several young men, and they are involved in discipleship with hopes of developing strong Christian leaders for the future.
Our Mission
Eleven years ago, they were asked to join the board of an Albanian foundation, Light for the Blind. It was founded by the blind for the blind to share the Gospel with the visually impaired community of Albania. After joining the board, they saw what a great opportunity it was to help and reach the blind of Albania. They began doing their part to expand the ministry and represent the foundation through the establishment of new groups. They are not just partnering; they are an integral part of the leadership, vision, and implementation of this ministry.
Gospel summer camp for the blind: bringing in the visually impaired from all over the country for activities, fellowship, and listening to the Gospel message.
Local groups: bringing the visually impaired together in monthly gatherings as an important, continual witness for building relationships. They celebrate Christmas and the Resurrection with dinners and special programs.
Individual contact: vital for many of the blind who are shut in with little interaction during the day. It is important to reach out through telephone calls and meeting for coffee.
Helps: They give assistance through aids for the blind, which include white canes for mobility, talking thermometers for moms, talking blood pressure monitors, and talking watches. From time to time, different people and organizations provide food packages for families. All these things offer real help and open doors of opportunity. They also assist many in configuring and learning to use technology.
Gospel distribution: Besides the oral preaching of the Gospel, they want the Bible to be accessible to the visually impaired. They provide radios with USB drives containing the Bible, and many have been using the radios to listen to the Christian radio station. They have distributed dedicated Bible players and some large-print Bibles for those whom they will help.
Braille ministry: Braille is a natural consideration when ministering to the blind. Through global research, as well as research specific to Albania, they obtained the means to print braille text. Many blind individuals did not learn braille, so they have created a course for learning. They have also been printing passages of Scripture in braille for study and distribution. They hope to continue expanding this ministry.
Gospel summer camp for the blind: bringing in the visually impaired from all over the country for activities, fellowship, and listening to the Gospel message.
Local groups: bringing the visually impaired together in monthly gatherings as an important, continual witness for building relationships. They celebrate Christmas and the Resurrection with dinners and special programs.
Individual contact: vital for many of the blind who are shut in with little interaction during the day. It is important to reach out through telephone calls and meeting for coffee.
Helps: They give assistance through aids for the blind, which include white canes for mobility, talking thermometers for moms, talking blood pressure monitors, and talking watches. From time to time, different people and organizations provide food packages for families. All these things offer real help and open doors of opportunity. They also assist many in configuring and learning to use technology.
Gospel distribution: Besides the oral preaching of the Gospel, they want the Bible to be accessible to the visually impaired. They provide radios with USB drives containing the Bible, and many have been using the radios to listen to the Christian radio station. They have distributed dedicated Bible players and some large-print Bibles for those whom they will help.
Braille ministry: Braille is a natural consideration when ministering to the blind. Through global research, as well as research specific to Albania, they obtained the means to print braille text. Many blind individuals did not learn braille, so they have created a course for learning. They have also been printing passages of Scripture in braille for study and distribution. They hope to continue expanding this ministry.
Our Region
They are very thankful for the freedom to preach the Gospel in Albania today. However, that is not to say there are no obstacles. The real issue is a general indifference to religion, which could be termed “apatheism” (not even caring whether God exists). There is a strong belief in tolerance, which is understood as accepting all religions as good. To say one religion is more true than another is often rejected as intolerance.
Daniel & Jessica Gomez
TEGUCIGALPA, HONDURAS
Our Story
Daniel was born and raised in a Christian home, where from a very early age he was exposed to the Word of God. His father is a pastor, which allowed him to become involved in ministry from childhood. Over the years, he came to understand that God’s salvation was exactly what he needed for his life, leading him to recognize His calling and the importance of serving Him.
When Daniel married his wife, Jessica, in 2008, they were convinced that their lives should be guided by the Lord. In 2011, Daniel began his training at the church seminary with the purpose of seeking God’s direction in order to serve Him faithfully. At first, his desire was simply to be a better-equipped church member; however, over time, the Lord showed them that His purpose was for them to dedicate their lives to caring for His flock.
In 2015, Daniel completed his seminary studies and was ordained as a pastor. Later, in 2019, they were sent to begin a new ministry in the northern part of the city of Tegucigalpa, Honduras, where the Lord allowed them to see the great spiritual need of that community.
Currently, their desire is to continue obeying God’s calling through the planting of churches, both in Honduras and in other parts of Latin America and the world.
When Daniel married his wife, Jessica, in 2008, they were convinced that their lives should be guided by the Lord. In 2011, Daniel began his training at the church seminary with the purpose of seeking God’s direction in order to serve Him faithfully. At first, his desire was simply to be a better-equipped church member; however, over time, the Lord showed them that His purpose was for them to dedicate their lives to caring for His flock.
In 2015, Daniel completed his seminary studies and was ordained as a pastor. Later, in 2019, they were sent to begin a new ministry in the northern part of the city of Tegucigalpa, Honduras, where the Lord allowed them to see the great spiritual need of that community.
Currently, their desire is to continue obeying God’s calling through the planting of churches, both in Honduras and in other parts of Latin America and the world.
Our Mission
Their desire is to reach the world. Impacto is a church oriented toward reaching professionals in their country. The idea is that if they are able to reach those who are responsible for leading companies and businesses, they can impact society from the places where decisions are made. As many know, one of the main problems in Latin America is the lack of God in the leaders of the nations; as a result, these countries suffer because of the sin of their leaders. Therefore, their desire is not only for people to hear the message but also to equip the saints for the work of ministry.
They place a strong emphasis on evangelism, personal discipleship, and the expository preaching of the Word of God. Every person who visits their church is exposed to the gospel, and when they receive Christ, they are discipled so that they may grow in their knowledge of God’s Word and understand the purpose for which they were called. Their church also offers a seminary program with the goal of providing biblical training to those men who feel called to serve the Lord full-time. In this way, they seek to continue planting churches and ensure that the work does not become stagnant due to a lack of laborers.
They place a strong emphasis on evangelism, personal discipleship, and the expository preaching of the Word of God. Every person who visits their church is exposed to the gospel, and when they receive Christ, they are discipled so that they may grow in their knowledge of God’s Word and understand the purpose for which they were called. Their church also offers a seminary program with the goal of providing biblical training to those men who feel called to serve the Lord full-time. In this way, they seek to continue planting churches and ensure that the work does not become stagnant due to a lack of laborers.
Our Region
There are several challenges in the work they are carrying out. One of them is the faithful teaching of the Word of God. Honduras is a predominantly Catholic country, and although this situation seems to be changing, they face the challenge of false teachings. In Honduras, as in many parts of the world, the gospel has been poorly perceived because of the actions of churches and pastors who focus on prosperity and personal fulfillment.
Although they know that God is a caring Father to His children, this is not the primary purpose of the gospel. As a result, the image of many “evangelical” churches is that they are only interested in money. Building trust with people takes time, and only through the work of God, by means of His Word, can this perception be changed. Therefore, one of their greatest challenges is their testimony.
On the other hand, while churches may grow, the number of men willing to serve the Lord full-time is often insufficient, or the resources to support them are limited. This challenge is connected to the first one: just as it takes time for people to trust in the Lord and His message, it also takes time for them to develop the conviction to support the work. They depend on the Lord, knowing that the church belongs to Him, and up to this point, He has helped them.
Jeff & Angie Hicks
bIHAR, INDIA
Our Story
Jeff and Angie rededicated their lives to Jesus in their early twenties, and God placed a deep and lasting love in their hearts for the Hindu people of North India. In 2001, they left with Christar to plant churches among the Maithil people, an unreached people group numbering over 25 million across North India and Nepal. Today, only about 0.01% of the Maithil population identifies as Christian. Their prayer has always been to see the gospel take root through reproducing house churches—local believers discipling others, families encountering Christ, and communities being transformed from within.
Our Mission
They have been serving among the Maithil for over 20 years to see Christ-centered, reproducing house churches established among the Maithil people of North India and Nepal. They engage in discipleship programs, village tuition programs for children, kids’ Bible clubs, medical outreaches, and care programs for survivors of abuse and forced marriages. Through these ministries, they build trust, share the gospel, and walk alongside new believers as they grow in their faith.
Please pray specifically for the villages of Shubankerpur, Lassorie, Gahomi, and Hausan Chowk—that believers would mature in Christ and that house churches would be established and strengthened. We also ask for prayer for the blind students involved in our tuition programs, that they would experience God’s love and truth.
Please pray specifically for the villages of Shubankerpur, Lassorie, Gahomi, and Hausan Chowk—that believers would mature in Christ and that house churches would be established and strengthened. We also ask for prayer for the blind students involved in our tuition programs, that they would experience God’s love and truth.
Our Region
Sharing the gospel in this region comes with significant challenges. Believers often face persecution from radical Hindu family members, organized Hindu extremist groups, and increasing government opposition to Christianity.
We ask for prayer that believers would remain strong and faithful, shining as lights in their communities even under pressure. Please pray that entire families would come to know Christ, that new leaders would be raised up to shepherd the house churches, and that unity would prevail as believers study God’s Word together and stand firm in their faith.