This program supports over 300 children in three centers in the rural city of Quininde. Many of these children do not have stable homes, and many come from single-parent homes. The goal of this after-school program is to reach the children and families living in poverty and at high risk of abuse in their communities so that they may have the opportunity to hear the Gospel and experience the life-changing power of Jesus Christ. Their goal is to do all of this while providing a safe environment where children can experience love, Biblical instruction, and academic assistance in a safe Christian atmosphere that promotes healthy development. They also encourage restoring relationships and help to improve living conditions in a way that is consistent with Biblical principles. These after-school programs are supported through our Group Sponsorship Program.

Note: Mision San Lucas also operates a self-funded medical clinic (Healing with Hope) in Quininde, which Word & Deed helped construct. Dr. Sofia is the head physician there and is also involved with the after-school programs. Each child in the after-school program receives an annual check-up from Dr. Sofia. The clinic has started growing cocoa trees on its property as an initiative for local sustainability.

The goal of this project is to develop training workshops and classes for the development of church leaders and teachers in Ecuador and other Spanish speaking countries. In partnership with MINTS International Seminary, this project supports study centers which provide biblical, Reformed training courses in the language of the local people at an affordable price, resulting in stronger biblical leadership in Ecuador’s churches and communities. They provide good, Christian books for a community that doesn’t otherwise have access to these types of resources. They also have a Sunday School teacher curriculum for the Old and New Testaments that has been published and is promoted in Ecuador, Colombia, Mexico, and other Spanish speaking countries.