IGLESIA PRINCIPE DE PAZ, SAN MARTIN

Principe de Paz Church is a semi-urban congregation of 60 members. In 2007 its pastor, Santiago Alfaro, heard about ENLACE through conversations with Pastor Miguel Durán who encouraged him to reach out and serve the community.

Pastor Santiago and the church embraced the training they received from ENLACE and began to reach out and serve those in need. Despite the fact that Pastor Santiago was a well-respected leader, rallying the support of the community, however, was an arduous process. It took over four years to organize committees and develop a relationship with the local mayor's office. The church leaders persevered, however, and by coming alongside their community, they completed a road project that benefited over 600 people. Pastor Santiago now serves as a member of ENLACE's Pastoral Steering Committee.

The goals for 2012 are to continue to strengthen the church’s leadership through ongoing coaching and training and to facilitate the development of projects such as road repairs and home gardens.