Expanding God’s Work

Greetings Ministry Partners,

The work in Central America continues to grow and bear fruit! We’re thrilled to share that classes in Belize and Honduras are preparing for graduation in early 2026, marking a significant milestone in the training of local pastors and leaders. In Guatemala, we’re also expanding into new areas like Chiquimula and Chimaltenango, where new classes are beginning soon.

It’s incredible to witness how God is expanding this mission. Please continue to pray for wisdom and clarity as we follow the path the Lord is laying before us.

We’re also seeing new doors open in Costa Rica. In February 2026, Pastor Otto Echevería, the Country Coordinator for Guatemala, will travel there to meet with more than 20 pastors who are interested in taking our classes. These pastors already hold advanced degrees, and we’re excited about the potential for them to begin teaching their own classes by early 2027.

God is raising up leaders and multiplying ministry in powerful ways. Thank you for continuing to pray and support this critical work across Central America.

Together for the Kingdom,

Dr. Ray and Sandra McKenzie

CCI Central America Regional Director

Guatemala

The ministry in Guatemala continues to grow as God opens new doors. Before the end of the year, we will be launching a new class in Chiquimula with nine students! This is an exciting step into a region where we currently have no existing work.

In addition, I recently met with a ministry director in Chimaltenango to discuss starting another new class just after the new year. This would also be in a brand-new region for us, extending the reach of the ministry even further.

We’re grateful to already have a teacher in place for Chiquimula, but we are still praying for a teacher to lead the class in Chimaltenango. Would you please join us in prayer for the right person to step forward?

God continues to expand the work in Central America, and we are thankful to be part of what He is doing.

Belize

In September, Brandon Roney traveled from Alabama to Belize to lead our class through Book #7 on Church Administration. This is a significant step as the class nears completion of the training program.

Justin Atcheson, who sponsors this class, has made special arrangements to bring the entire group to Atlanta in October for a week of intensive instruction and fellowship, a valuable opportunity for growth and connection.

This class is on track to graduate in March 2026, and the students are already preparing to launch new classes shortly afterward. It’s exciting to see this group not only finish strong but also take steps toward multiplying the training and impacting others.

Honduras

In September, Pastor Hamid Gutiérrez, our Regional Coordinator for Guatemala, traveled to El Progreso to teach Book #8. He was joined by Jorge Xicará, a CCI graduate, who assisted him in teaching. It’s encouraging to see graduates stepping into leadership and training roles!

This class is nearing the finish line, with only two books remaining before graduation. The students are already making plans to launch new classes in the spring of next year, right after they graduate. We are prayerfully and confidently expecting 8 to 10 new classes to begin in 2026.

Crossing Cultures International

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