IGLESIA NUEVA JERUSALEN (New Jerusalem Church), COMECAYO

The Nueva Jerusalén Church is a committed and flourishing congregation of 800 members. Its pastor, Rafael González, overcame incredible adversity in his life.  An orphan at age 12 and later a widower with two infant children, he became a well-respected leader and regional presbyter. He first learned about ENLACE while working with a medical clinic that was used served by students from a Christian school sharing his church building.  In 2008, Pastor Rafael asked ENLACE to develop a strategy that would help his church reach out its community.

With ENLACE’s help, the church strengthened existing relationships with school parents, teachers and students and also established new relationships with the mayor’s office and the Community Association. As a result, the church implemented many projects, most recently a pedestrian bridge which allows residents to safely cross the Pan-American Highway. The church's strong leadership and great capacity for outreach has extended its impact to neighboring communities like El Ranchador and Porvenir.

The goal for 2012 is to continue to strengthen church leadership through ongoing coaching and training, and to implement health, infrastructure and development projects.  

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