Our Colombia Missions Values
Our philosophy of foreign missions (especially Colombia) centers on establishing and maintaining relationships with partner churches in the countries to which we send teams. We currently partner with Iglesia Betania de la Reforma in Valle del Cauca (Cali & Sevilla), The Redil Network of churches in Antioquia (Medellin), Iglesia Reformada Nación de Dios, and Iglesia Bíblica Camino de Gracia—both in Cartagena, Casa Embera in Medellin, as well as others throughout Colombia. Each year, we send teams to support the evangelistic efforts of these churches and associated congregations in the area.
In addition, we support the work of the Nueva Providencia Biblical Institute near Guarne, a school that offers academic training and spiritual growth within a Christ-centered community. At Nueva Providencia, they know that it takes more than just teaching to equip believers to serve as the Lord has called them. They believe that discipleship and Christian community are essential for spiritual growth, and their focus is on creating an environment where students can grow not only in knowledge but also as a true disciple of Christ.
Iglesia Betania de la Reforma Cali
(Bethany Reformed Church of Cali)
In 2014, we began a partnership with a network of reformed churches in Cali, Colombia. In addition to direct financial support, Grace Fellowship sends teams to Cali to assist these churches in their evangelistic efforts (in schools, parks, and on the streets), to encourage the believers, and to provide training and resources.
Pictured here is Pastor Javier Gil (far right) and his family— son Tomas (far left), wife Gloria (second from left), and daughter Abigail (third from left). Pastor Javier planted the church in 2007 and has successfully planted nine other churches in the region as well as another in Cuenca, Ecuador.
Iglesia Reformada Nación de Dios (Nation of God Reformed Church)—Cartagena
Grace Fellowship began a partnership with this church in 2019 having known its current pastors, José Ángel Ramírez and Eddie Cantillo over several years. This church of 130± members is located in Cartagena, Colombia. In addition to his work with the church, Pastor José also serves as the area coordinator for Seminario Reformado Latinoamericano, a seminary dedicated to the formation of trained leaders in the Reformed churches across Latin America.
José and his wife, Lizeth have two children, Jeremías and Belén.
Eduardo Fergusson
Grace Fellowship has worked with Eduardo Fergusson in missions for many years and also partnered with Iglesia Vida en su Palabra where he served as co-Pastor. Recently, Eduardo moved his family to Wake Forest, NC to pursue a seminary education and to receive enhanced care for his special-needs son.
Eduardo also works in the Hispanic ministry at Open Door Church, reaching the growing Hispanic community in the Wake Forest area.
Pictured here is Eduardo and his wife Etna and their two children, Emma and Ethan.
Eduardo also works in the Hispanic ministry at Open Door Church, reaching the growing Hispanic community in the Wake Forest area.
Pictured here is Eduardo and his wife Etna and their two children, Emma and Ethan.
Casa Embera
Grace Fellowship partners with IMB missionaries Travis & Beth Burkhalter who run Casa Embera in Medellin. Through Bible storytelling, community programs, educational support, and evangelistic events, they and their partner churches are sharing the gospel with the Emberá Katío, a people group whom missiologists classify as “unreached”.