Based in Managua, reaching out to Nicaragua: Christ for the City International.
Empowering the local church through outreaches, leadership & pastoral training.
The CFCI-Nicaragua team (and friends) celebrated Thanksgiving a little early this year!
Since several of the “gringos” will be in the U.S. during November, we decided to go ahead and throw a Turkey Day party on the day before Halloween! Of course Thanksgiving is an American holiday. But our Latino friends embraced the [...]
“And not only this, but we also exult in our tribulations, knowing that tribulation brings about perseverance; and perseverance, proven character, and proven character, hope; and hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out within our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us.” - Romans 5:3-5
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Read full post...The United States isn’t the only country in the middle of campaign season — Nicaragua goes to the polls this November too.
It’s not a presidential election year, but alcalde elections are taking place across the country. “Alcalde” is Spanish for mayor, but this position is actually more like mayor, governor, and future presidential candidate (at [...]
I had so much fun doing “five questions” last week with Bill Cecchini, we’re going to make it a regular feature on the blog. Today I have another good friend joining me for a conversation about his short-term mission trip to Nicaragua: Josh Ray. Josh is the Youth Minister at Seacoast Church in Mt. [...]
Read full post...We appreciate your ongoing prayers for the ministry of Christ for the City International in Nicaragua! We rely on our team of prayer warriors for encouragement and support. Here is our current list of prayer requests and praise reports:
Team unity. Pray that the CFCI-Nicaragua team will be united in purpose, passion, and vision as we [...]
Read full post...The rainy season is upon us here in Nicaragua. October generally is the rainiest month of the year. Alcides just told me that according to records October 2008 has been the rainiest in 64 years. Now while the rain cools things off a bit it also causes a lot of problems too.
The roads and drainage [...]
One of the perks of missionary life is that you get to meet amazing people through short-term mission (STM) projects. I met this guy, Bill Cecchini, when he came to Costa Rica on a medical mission with Seacoast Church in 2007. Our mutual love of blogging, sports, being sarcastic, and the concept of “real, raw [...]
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