Pastors

When I first arrived on the mission field, I will be honest that I thought that I wouldn't learn much from the Latino pastors. I don't know why I was so proud and thought I knew so much. I think it was the way that we as Americans are brought up. We think that when we go on a missions trip we have so much to offer and that we have a handle on theology and the things of God. If you would have asked me, I don't think I would have put it that way, but deep down inside I think I had that belief. I was going to the mission field because they NEEDED me and that was that!

I remember meeting some other American missionaries and telling them that we attended a native church and they basically said that if we wanted to get fed then we should come and visit the American church in town.

Now, four years later, I see how much God has humbled me. I find myself in awe on Sundays as I listen to my pastor, David, preach and teach from the Word of God. His insights are amazing, and I am learning so much... especially from the Old Testament, which Latinos tend to focus on more. I feel so humbled and I am grateful for both him and our pastor in Nicaragua, who sowed things into us that were from God and that have challenged us to move closer to Christ and be transformed into His likeness.