Video Testimonies & Requests

For strength and integrity for IDEAR’s team as they serve a student body that is increasingly international. Online and hybrid course offerings have made reaching other countries like Paraguay, Uruguay, and Chile possible, but IDEAR continues to seek creative ways of fostering discipleship and mentoring students.
For the raising of a new generation of pastors in South America who will lead with both humility and conviction. Many Spanish scholars and church leaders have rejected the inerrancy and sufficiency of Scripture; a return to truth is necessary for the health of the church.

For the resources, partnerships, and wisdom necessary for SEMDEX to become financially sustainable and prepared for long-term impact. Faculty desire to continue serving existing church partners while providing training opportunities for pastors and ministries in need.
For growing interest in expository preaching to draw even more pastors and ministry leaders to be equipped at SEMDEX. God is using the seminary's publishing and outreach efforts to open many doors for advancing the gospel in Colombia and beyond.

For safety and boldness for SEPE’s students, many of whom are making enormous sacrifices to receive training and bring expository preaching to places where it has never been heard. These men are replicating their training in local churches in Belize, southern Mexico, and southeastern Honduras.
For courage and protection for churches ministering in unsafe urban areas. Gangs and other organized criminal organizations can threaten and even extort congregations in these areas, yet the Lord continues to raise men who will not back down from proclaiming Christ.

For the launch of advanced degree programs that will further the theological and ministry preparation of WGS’ students. For new campuses developing in Guadalajara and Monterrey, two important cities in Mexico that have great need for biblical training.
For students planting churches in regions where the preaching of the gospel is scarce. For God to provide the financial resources to support and encourage these pastors as they serve in communities amid opposition and even persecution.

For the establishing of solid biblical churches in Spain. Many believers do not live within driving distance of a church where they can receive biblical teaching, fellowship, and discipleship. God has raised up about 10 men who are planting churches throughout the country with Berea's support. Pray that many will hear the gospel and grow in Christ through finding these churches.
For the resources needed to reprint an important Spanish Bible translation used by the seminary and its partner churches. The translation is currently out of stock and no longer being printed; the seminary hopes to produce 5,000 new copies.

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