Maranatha Life - Native Pastors

Please Pray For Our Spiritual Children

These are all native pastors who have asked to come under our spiritual covering.
Please pray for them.

Hector & Alma Rodriguez
Edinburg, TX

Benjamin & Monica Vivas
Reynosa, Mexico

Luis & Wendolyn Flores
Reynosa, Mexico

Geraldo & Sara Cortez
Reynosa, Mexico

German Palacios
Trujillo, Honduras

Edwin Sierra
Cartegena, Colombia

Javier Lozano
Reynosa, Mexico

Abel Larrinaga
Orizaba, Mexico

Hector & Sara Cruz
Villahermosa, Mexico

Edgardo Marrugo
Cartegnea, Colombia

Hector & Alma Rodriguez
"Door of Hope Church"
Edinburg, TX, U.S.A.

We met Hector & Alma seeking a church for our own children to attend. They had been in churches where the people talked about seeking the presence of the Lord; but didn't really do it. We visited their church on a Sunday we had free, and were hooked. It became our favorite hangout on the Sundays that we weren't ministering. Like many pastors, Hector had a "spiritual coveirng" in name only, and desired to have a relationship with someone who could have regular contact with him and that he could call when he needed. Since our kids were attending his church, we were a natural, or maybe I should say supernatural connection.

Please pray for:

The constant presence and power of the Holy Spirit to touch and change lives.

God to bring the people in that He desires to be part of the congregation.

Outreach to drug addicts and gang members.

Benjamin & Monica Vivas
"Centro Cultural - Amistad de Reynosa"
(Cultural Center - Friendship of Reynosa)
Reynosa, Tamaulipas, Mexico
Benjamin & Monica have a unique ministry ministering to the community. Instead of being "churchy" they have purposely tried to make the church more focused on the people, where they are. Benjamin is a psychologist by training, and uses that as a "hook" to bring people in the door. When people come for counseling, he tells them that psychology doesn't have an answer, but he knows who does, Jesus. They also hold seminars covering family issues for the community, and are ministering to the people who are in the garbage dumps.
Please pray for:

Open doors to minister on an international basis.
A piece of land to build their ministry center.
A house and car for their family.

Click here to see photos from "Christmas in the Dump."

Luis & Wendolyn Flores
"Templo Cristiano - La Hermosa"
(The Beautiful One Christian Church)
Rio Bravo, Tamaulipas, Mexico
Luis and Wendolyn are new in the ministry, having taken over the pastorate when Enrique Galan, the founding pastor of the church, died. Their vision is desipling and worship; preparing leaders for the work of the Lord.
Please pray for:

That God raises up committed leaders to serve in the work.
That God increases their vision.
That God prepares and trains their worship team.

Geraldo & Sara Cortez
"Pilar de Esperanza"
(Pillar of Hope)
Reynosa, Tamaulipas, Mexico
Geraldo and Sara pastor both a church and an orphanage. In thier church, they are very focused on prayer, seeking the Lord, and are believing for the Holy Spirit to bring revival to Reynosa. The orphanage they run ministers mostly to children that they've found on the streets, some of who have been child prostitutes. They are currently expanding the capacity of the orphanage, because there is so much need in the city.
Please pray for:

Personal revival
Fresh vision for the church.
Volunteers to work in the orphanage.

Javier Lozano
"Ministerios de Intercession para Reynosa"
(Intercessory Ministries for Reynosa)
Reynosa, Tamaulipas, Mexico
After 20 years of pastoring, Javier was frustrated with how little fruit he had seen in all the evangelistic campaigns, concerts, and other "Christian" events. He started seeking the Lord, wanting more in his life and ministry. God told Javier the only way to change Reynosa was through prayer, and that he was to raise up an army of intercessors for Reynosa. Javier leads a group of pastors, ministers, and intercessors from many denominations who are united in intercessory prayer for God to transform Reynsoa.
Please pray for:

More pastors to catch the vision of intercessory prayer.
Clear vision and direction.
Protection from spiritual attack.

Hector & Sara Cruz
"Templo Puerta de Cielo"
(Doorway to Heaven Church)
Villahermosa, Tabasco, Mexico
Hector has received a lot of attacks from both the Catholic church, and the more traditional Evangelistic churches. These attacks came because he refuses to be tradional. However, God has not only given him the victory, but gave him an abundant victory. Hector has just completed doubling the capactiy of his church, and still doesn't have enough room for the people who are coming to the Lord. He also has opened 8 missions in the area.
Please pray for:

The apostolic and prophetic anointing in their ministry.
That God raise up their children as part of the ministry.
More souls.
Financial prosperity.

Abel Larrinaga
"Iglesia El Gran Yo Soy"
(Church of The Great I Am)
Orizaba, Veracruz, Mexico
Although Abel has a church in the city or Orizaba, he is actually ministering more amongst the indiginous people in the mountains around Orizaba. He desires to minister to both their physical and spiritual needs; teaching them about the Lord, but also helping them in practical ways to receive the prosperity of the Lord.
Please pray for:

To break the yoke of oppression over the indigenous people around Orizaba.
For true liberty in the church, breaking down religiosity and legalism. That the church, and especially the ministers, should love one another.
For God's provision to go forward with the work of the ministry.

Edwin Sierra
"Iglesia Militante Ejercito de Dios"
(TheChurch of the Militant Army of God)
Cartagena, Columbia
Edwin came to us, through the internet, because he wanted to connect with a non-traditional ministry that would feed him, and help him overcome the traditionalism in his country. His vision is to establish churches throughout Columbia which are filled with worshippers who are overcoming the world. He has a heart for worship, and has written many new songs. Finally, he desires to establish a bible school which will train and prepare leaders to carry the work of the Lord forward to new heights.
Please pray for:

For the help and strength of the Lord to complete the ministry.
For the leadership that he is raising up.
For the buildings and facilities they need for the work of the ministry and the harvest the Holy Spirit is bringing in.
For the equipment they need for the churches - sound equipment, instruments, etc.
For God to move in the country of Columbia.

Edgardo Marrugo
"Iglesia Cristiana Uncion del Espiritu Santo"
(Christian Church of the Holy Spirit's Anointing)
Cartegnea, Colombia

I met Edgardo when I went to Colombia in 2007. He is a friend of Edwin Sierra, who introduced us. Like Edwin, he was looking for a spiritual covering that was non-traditional, to help him break our of the church's traditionalism in Colombia. Edgardo has a heart for the move of the Holy Spirit, and is working hard to train leaders.

Please pray for:

The presence and power of the Holy Spirit in his church services.

Ability to buy the property that the church is currently meeting on.

Souls to be saved.

Upcoming retreats, seminars, and encounter weekends.

German Palacios
"Ministerio Dios es Amor"
(God is Love Ministry)
Trujillo, Honduras

German is another young pastor who came to us through the internet. Before coming into relationship with us, German was an evangelist; but he felt the Lord leading him to start a church. He didn't want to do that without having a spiritual covering. Since he had received from the teachings on our web site, and wanted to form a stronger relationsip with us, and asked us to provide him with spiritual covering. German now has his church open & is growing rapidly.

Please pray for:

Financial provision

The building of the church (physically, numerically, and spiritually)

Evangelism in their colonia.

Hector & Alma Rodriguez Edinburg, TX	Benjamin & Monica Vivas Reynosa, Mexico	Luis & Wendolyn Flores Reynosa, Mexico	Geraldo & Sara Cortez Reynosa, Mexico
German Palacios Trujillo, Honduras			Edwin Sierra Cartegena, Colombia
Javier Lozano Reynosa, Mexico	Abel Larrinaga Orizaba, Mexico	Hector & Sara Cruz Villahermosa, Mexico	Edgardo Marrugo Cartegnea, Colombia

Hector & Alma Rodriguez "Door of Hope Church" Edinburg, TX, U.S.A. We met Hector & Alma seeking a church for our own children to attend. They had been in churches where the people talked about seeking the presence of the Lord; but didn't really do it. We visited their church on a Sunday we had free, and were hooked. It became our favorite hangout on the Sundays that we weren't ministering. Like many pastors, Hector had a "spiritual coveirng" in name only, and desired to have a relationship with someone who could have regular contact with him and that he could call when he needed. Since our kids were attending his church, we were a natural, or maybe I should say supernatural connection. Please pray for: The constant presence and power of the Holy Spirit to touch and change lives. God to bring the people in that He desires to be part of the congregation. Outreach to drug addicts and gang members.
Benjamin & Monica Vivas "Centro Cultural - Amistad de Reynosa" (Cultural Center - Friendship of Reynosa) Reynosa, Tamaulipas, Mexico Benjamin & Monica have a unique ministry ministering to the community. Instead of being "churchy" they have purposely tried to make the church more focused on the people, where they are. Benjamin is a psychologist by training, and uses that as a "hook" to bring people in the door. When people come for counseling, he tells them that psychology doesn't have an answer, but he knows who does, Jesus. They also hold seminars covering family issues for the community, and are ministering to the people who are in the garbage dumps. Please pray for: Open doors to minister on an international basis. A piece of land to build their ministry center. A house and car for their family. Click here to see photos from "Christmas in the Dump."
Luis & Wendolyn Flores "Templo Cristiano - La Hermosa" (The Beautiful One Christian Church) Rio Bravo, Tamaulipas, Mexico Luis and Wendolyn are new in the ministry, having taken over the pastorate when Enrique Galan, the founding pastor of the church, died. Their vision is desipling and worship; preparing leaders for the work of the Lord. Please pray for: That God raises up committed leaders to serve in the work. That God increases their vision. That God prepares and trains their worship team.
Geraldo & Sara Cortez "Pilar de Esperanza" (Pillar of Hope) Reynosa, Tamaulipas, Mexico Geraldo and Sara pastor both a church and an orphanage. In thier church, they are very focused on prayer, seeking the Lord, and are believing for the Holy Spirit to bring revival to Reynosa. The orphanage they run ministers mostly to children that they've found on the streets, some of who have been child prostitutes. They are currently expanding the capacity of the orphanage, because there is so much need in the city. Please pray for: Personal revival Fresh vision for the church. Volunteers to work in the orphanage.
Javier Lozano "Ministerios de Intercession para Reynosa" (Intercessory Ministries for Reynosa) Reynosa, Tamaulipas, Mexico After 20 years of pastoring, Javier was frustrated with how little fruit he had seen in all the evangelistic campaigns, concerts, and other "Christian" events. He started seeking the Lord, wanting more in his life and ministry. God told Javier the only way to change Reynosa was through prayer, and that he was to raise up an army of intercessors for Reynosa. Javier leads a group of pastors, ministers, and intercessors from many denominations who are united in intercessory prayer for God to transform Reynsoa. Please pray for: More pastors to catch the vision of intercessory prayer. Clear vision and direction. Protection from spiritual attack.
Hector & Sara Cruz "Templo Puerta de Cielo" (Doorway to Heaven Church) Villahermosa, Tabasco, Mexico Hector has received a lot of attacks from both the Catholic church, and the more traditional Evangelistic churches. These attacks came because he refuses to be tradional. However, God has not only given him the victory, but gave him an abundant victory. Hector has just completed doubling the capactiy of his church, and still doesn't have enough room for the people who are coming to the Lord. He also has opened 8 missions in the area. Please pray for: The apostolic and prophetic anointing in their ministry. That God raise up their children as part of the ministry. More souls. Financial prosperity.
Abel Larrinaga "Iglesia El Gran Yo Soy" (Church of The Great I Am) Orizaba, Veracruz, Mexico Although Abel has a church in the city or Orizaba, he is actually ministering more amongst the indiginous people in the mountains around Orizaba. He desires to minister to both their physical and spiritual needs; teaching them about the Lord, but also helping them in practical ways to receive the prosperity of the Lord. Please pray for: To break the yoke of oppression over the indigenous people around Orizaba. For true liberty in the church, breaking down religiosity and legalism. That the church, and especially the ministers, should love one another. For God's provision to go forward with the work of the ministry.
Edwin Sierra "Iglesia Militante Ejercito de Dios" (TheChurch of the Militant Army of God) Cartagena, Columbia Edwin came to us, through the internet, because he wanted to connect with a non-traditional ministry that would feed him, and help him overcome the traditionalism in his country. His vision is to establish churches throughout Columbia which are filled with worshippers who are overcoming the world. He has a heart for worship, and has written many new songs. Finally, he desires to establish a bible school which will train and prepare leaders to carry the work of the Lord forward to new heights. Please pray for: For the help and strength of the Lord to complete the ministry. For the leadership that he is raising up. For the buildings and facilities they need for the work of the ministry and the harvest the Holy Spirit is bringing in. For the equipment they need for the churches - sound equipment, instruments, etc. For God to move in the country of Columbia.
Edgardo Marrugo "Iglesia Cristiana Uncion del Espiritu Santo" (Christian Church of the Holy Spirit's Anointing) Cartegnea, Colombia I met Edgardo when I went to Colombia in 2007. He is a friend of Edwin Sierra, who introduced us. Like Edwin, he was looking for a spiritual covering that was non-traditional, to help him break our of the church's traditionalism in Colombia. Edgardo has a heart for the move of the Holy Spirit, and is working hard to train leaders. Please pray for: The presence and power of the Holy Spirit in his church services. Ability to buy the property that the church is currently meeting on. Souls to be saved. Upcoming retreats, seminars, and encounter weekends.
German Palacios "Ministerio Dios es Amor" (God is Love Ministry) Trujillo, Honduras German is another young pastor who came to us through the internet. Before coming into relationship with us, German was an evangelist; but he felt the Lord leading him to start a church. He didn't want to do that without having a spiritual covering. Since he had received from the teachings on our web site, and wanted to form a stronger relationsip with us, and asked us to provide him with spiritual covering. German now has his church open & is growing rapidly. Please pray for: Financial provision The building of the church (physically, numerically, and spiritually) Evangelism in their colonia.