Looking Ahead: 2026 in Central America

Greetings Ministry Partners,

As 2026 begins, it promises to be another fantastic year for CCI Central America. In Belize, the current class will complete Book 10 in March and graduate on March 5. This milestone will provide us with several new teachers who will be equipped to start new classes, expanding the reach of God’s Word across the country.

We are also excited about what the Lord will do in Honduras this year. The class in El Progreso will complete Book 10 in February and graduate on March 7, adding around 10 new teachers ready to start classes throughout the region. One of the graduates is already planning to begin classes on the island of Roatan this spring. This project, which began just 2.5 years ago with a single class, now has the potential to grow into 10 new classes, training pastors to plant hundreds of churches over the next 5 to 10 years. The Baptist Convention of Honduras has invited us to continue this work, and we ask you to pray that these graduates will faithfully follow through and disciple others for Christ.

The work in Guatemala continues to grow. A class has finally been established in the eastern part of the country with CCI graduate Pastor Hugo Lopez as teacher. While previous attempts over the last few years had not succeeded, this class is now thriving. In addition, CCI has been invited to minister in other areas, and we are praying that God will raise up teachers so pastors throughout Guatemala can receive the vital training they need.

Perhaps the most exciting news is that we have accepted an invitation to begin classes in Costa Rica. Pastor Otto Echeverría will make an initial trip in February to meet with a group of 30 pastors, provide an overview of CCI, and conduct the seminar Resolving Conflict in a Godly Way. In March, our team will return to launch the first CCI class in the country.

2026 is shaping up to be an incredible year for CCI Central America. We are so grateful for your participation, your prayers, and your financial commitment. The Lord is doing an amazing work in this region, and it is a privilege to be part of His mission.

Together for the Kingdom,

Dr. Ray and Sandra McKenzie

CCI Central America Regional Director

Guatemala

In Guatemala, Coordinators Hamid Gutiérrez and Otto Echeverría (center of photo below) visited several CCI classes to encourage and support both students and teachers. Hamid spent time with classes in Cantel and Quetzaltenango, providing guidance and oversight. At the same time, Otto visited classes in Coatepeque, Tecun Uman, and La Lima, strengthening the training and equipping leaders to carry out God’s work in their communities.

Belize

Please pray for this class as they complete their final book and prepare to graduate on March 5. Pray that, strengthened by God’s Word, they will go on to start new classes and disciple many others for Christ, multiplying His Kingdom through their faithful service. 

Honduras

Please pray for this class as they complete their final book and prepare to graduate on March 7. Pray also that they will go on to start new classes and faithfully disciple others for Christ.

Please enjoy CCI's Year in Review, highlighting what God has done in 2025 around the world.

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