Chaplains for the Panamerican Games

In October and November, Guadalajara hosted the Panamerican and Para Panamerican Games.  7000 athletes from countries in this hemisphere competed in this olympic style competition.  Dan was asked to coordinate the chaplaincy ministry.  For three weeks we were able to minister to these world class athletes; praying with them, counseling them, leading them in times of worship, and as opportunities presented themselves to share the gospel.  We had 30 chaplains taken from our pastors here in Guadalajara and from some other Latin American countries working alongside chaplains from Athletes in Action.  The highlight of each day was the evening worship time.

Here Dan is with a bronze and silver medalists in Judo who competed in the Para Panamerican games.

Summer events

50 years of Marriage!  


We were able to attend the festivities together with MeLinda's family in July.  What a joy to see everyone and to see God's faithfulness in MeLinda's parents' lives.

It was quite a miracle to have the whole family together for the event.  It was a special time for MeLinda to reconnect with her sisters and their families after 4 years.














24 years of Marriage


It was also fun to be able to celebrate our 24 years of marriage with family.  How time flies!

Pastor's wives

Recently MeLinda enjoyed gathering together again with a group of Pastor's Wives in order to honor them and what they do in a breakfast.  Out of this group we have 2 small groups that we call "Networks of Love" (Redes de Amor).  It's a time of encouragement and appreciation for them as Pastor's wives. They are all so precious and encouraging to each other every time we are together.  Pray for them.  Many of them are in very hot spots of violence in Mexico, pray for protection and wisdom as they continue to minister faithfully.

Youth gathering

Celebrating with friends is what Adrian wanted to do for his big 15th.  We were finally able to get all the youth over for hamburgers and fun.  Having 3 first time attenders join in as well just added to the fun.

Happy Big 15 Adrian!!

School of leadership

Leadership 360

We are now actively starting a long awaited phase at Factor Fe, formal leadership training.  Israel and Dan have started an 10 month program that will lead our current leaders and those wanting more training in a practical oriented program.  These first 9 week session are Bible study methods and Discipline of a leader. We are excited for the 40 leaders and potential leaders that started 3 weeks ago and have been faithful.  Pray for their persistance to continue as life gets busy and homework is given.

Crazy love Mexican style

We just finished a 6 weeks series at Factor Fe on Crazy Love for Christ and others. We were challenged by Israel and Dan to get out of our comfort zones and show Christ love to others.  We finished up with a celebration of letting balloons go to symbolize our commitment to spend 15 minutes every day doing crazy acts of love for others and for God.

Energizing Study

This is our Thursday night Bible study. (the pig tail one)  We have been studying with Jesus & Rosalba for about 2 years now and the study has been growing in number as they have been growing in Christ.  They are part of a 12 step program group where they are sharing their faith and some have been joining the study.  This study energizes us by their thirst for Christ and biblical knowledge.  We can tell they are reading the word because they come with questions and asking, "how does this apply to my daily life"?   Pray for Jesus and Rosalba as they reach out to those in their 12 step group with the gospel of Christ.  Also pray for their daughter Claudia as she is dating Jonatan who is coming but not yet put his faith and trust in Christ.  God is able to work in him and bring him to faith in Christ.