Three of our regional team goals for 2023 were to laugh , learn , and listen together . In July , we gathered for our firstever regional retreat ( thanks to the vision and planning of my predecessor ), where laughter played a big part in our time together . In October , I joined OMS ’ Vicki and Libby Pasterik and Octavio Areiza in Peru . I loved how they celebrated what God is doing through each of the 18 teams that multiply disciples and churches throughout the country . In November , I stayed with OMS missionaries Jon and Holly Brower in Colombia , and I spent time with Steve Rehner ( Colombia field director ) and Chris Williams ( former regional director ) as they introduced me to our Colombian partners . It was so evident how much groundwork Chris and Steve have laid through solid relationships they ’ ve built in Colombia over the years . And in their short time in country , Jon and Holly have quickly become loved and appreciated by their neighbors , churches , pastors they connect with , and
the prison ministry team .
Our central goal for the Latin America / Caribbean region this year is to share our resources and maximize how we each participate as healthy members of our team , which helps develop authentic , Christcentered communities . We ’ ll pass along our experiences to churches , teams , and other disciple-making groups . If God directs your heart toward missions in the Latin America / Caribbean region , you will join a team that listens to God together , cares for one another , and seeks to maximize each other ’ s ministry fruitfulness . Pray for this to be our daily reality , and email go @ onemissionsociety . org to start your journey .
photo , page 4 : Rebecca hugs an Ecuadorian church friend . page 5 : The OMS Peru team that multiplies disciples and churches in Peru ; Rebecca with part of the OMS Colombia leadership team ; Rebecca with Chris Williams , OMS executive director of Global Ministries , and Juan Pablo Jara , Satura Colombia leader
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