Pastors' Perspectives 2025-2

These are bi-anual updates through the eyes of the Cofradia United Pastors. Here they share what is going on in their ministries, needs they may have, and prayer requests. Thank you for your partnership with this ministry. Your contributions help them to succeed. If you would like to make a special donation to one or more, please follow the instructions here, and if you would like to send them a note, please feel free to do so here.

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Pastors Gregorio (Goyo) Hernández and Matilde (Mati)

Lead Pastors of Centro Cristiano la Cofradía United

Cofradia de Cuyutlán, Nayarit

Report: 6.17.25

This month, Pastor Goyo's update is presented to you by video on YouTube with the help of our friend, Macedonio Diaz:

Sincerely, 

Gregorio Hernandez, Matilde Ezpinoza, and family.

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Pastors Horacio Garzón and María

Indigenous Ministries

Centro Cristiano Arrayanes Facilitators

Cofradia de Cuyutlán, Nayarit

Report: 6.8.25

Hello beloved brothers. It is with great pleasure and joy I write to this to you to express, among other things, my best wishes that you are well, as well as my sincere thanks for your generosity to us. Thank you dear brothers, thank you very much for the blessing of your donations.

I am also pleased to tell you that God continues to move through the faith of those who believe. I was able to see and participate in the construction of another house for needy families. Thanks to the compassionate and generous heart of many brothers of Washington working in unity with us in such a way that the movement of God moves us with his great love.

Brothers, I definitely see with breadth a complete picture and conclude that I have much to thank God for since my pastors are wise in guiding themselves and directing us with the precious Word as they look in it to make it clear how much God loves us and cultivating us in it and seeing how to bear precious fruit for the glory of Christ.

Brothers, in this year we seek to be united, to promote unity between churches, where by grace we are moved by the desire to make known the sacrifice of love for the lost to present a hope of life in Christ.

Thank you brothers, to tell you that Kenya finishes her nursing studies this year. Receive a greeting from María, my wife, and from me. Thank you for your financial support. Thank you, brothers. Greetings to all. 

THANK YOU FOR BLESSING US

HORACIO GARZÓN OROZCO

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Pastor Amado Verdin and Lourdes

Lead Pastors of Casa de Oración, La Hermosa

Director of Restoration Center, El Faro de Esperanza

Rosamorada, Nayarit

Most Recent Report: 12.14.24

Pastor Amado shared a need with you all about the property they want to build the Restoration House/Center on. It's his property where he works. He's basically donating it because no property has become available in town. He shares the need and shows the property. If you would like to help him out, let me know here.

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Pastors Ruben Perez and Karla Valeria 

Lead Pastors of Community of Wonder

Church Plant Pastor in Mazatan, Nayarit

Las Varas, Nayarit

Report: 6.16.25

Hello, and blessings to you all.
 
We are Iglesia Comunidad de Asombro (Community of Wonder Church). We have been experiencing these last 6 months the power and the grace of God in our lives with the full recovery of our two sons who had cancer; God has totally healed them. 

My wife Karla and I share the word in Mazatan, Mesillas, and in our local congregation in Las Varas with the conviction that God has shown us His faithfulness in these times of personal anguish. This has brought us to depend solely on God in everything we do. 

Our outreaches in Mazatlán and Mesillas along with our local congregation in Las Varas have also been experiencing the power of the Word as it restores and changes lives. We all have seen evidence that the Word has power and transforms hearts. I believe there is still a lot to do and that this has barely started, but this work will He perfect in us. Although it has not been easy, the victory is ours. We have understood that God always takes care of those who believe in Him and He has upheld our lives every day teaching us that if we put Him first, all things work in our favor because God is faithful. 

We are pastors Ruben and Karla. From the Las Varas, Nayarit. We thank you for your friendship and prayers. Thanks for your unconditional support!! 

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Pastors Jimmy Orozco and Perla
Bahía de Banderas, Nayarit

Report: 6.17.25

We began these past six months as a stronger FAMILY IN LOVE and with a supernatural confidence of what God will do in us here in Bahia de Banderas; we are not here for us, we are here for HIM and are focused on getting to know Him, making him known, and seeking HIS KINGDOM first!

As a CHURCH, we are based on the Love of God, seeking Maturity in Christ, and sharing the Word of God every SUNDAY.

On January 19, 2025, we officially started the Casa de Gracia  Congregation (House of Grace Congregation) of La Cofradia United in Bahia de Banderas, Nayarit, and our Pastors accompanied us.

We corporately seek the spiritual growth of the members of the Church of Christ. We are praying for the provision of land for the construction of a building for our congregation.

On WEDNESDAYS we have a PRAYER meeting time at our home. After  that we have a Bible Study. We have the task on the part of the Lord to grow in His Knowledge, that is Eternal Life. Our study is face-to-face and also via zoom. In the study we have finished the book - Spirit, Soul and Body by Andrew Wommack, A Historical and Chronological Panorama of the Bible, and soon we will start The War is Over also by Andrew Wommack.

On THURSDAYS my family does a BIBLE STUDY at some friend's home as we fellowship together as brothers and friends in the Lord.

In SEPTEMBER we are preparing our annual HARMONY retreat. The Purpose is to have more light and understanding of everything we are and have in Christ; The Harmony of Glory in HIM.

We ask you to join us in prayer for:

• A land for the Congregation.
• GOD to send more workers to the harvest.
• May we continue to grow in the Knowledge of HIM.

GREETINGS AND BLESSINGS

Pastor Jimmy and Perla

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Pastors Rodrigo Romero and Annel

Cordero y Leon

Culiacán, Sinaloa

Report: 6.16.25

Best regards to all who read this report. We are pastors Rodrigo Romero and Annel Sánchez. We have 8 years of blessed marriage and with the longing to be able to be parents. Since our youth we have served the Lord with joy and dedication. Five years ago we started a congregation in Culiacán, Sinaloa, Mexico, called "Cordero y León" (Lion and Lamb). In these few years, we have preached the gospel in different parts of the city, serving especially in hospitals by bringing food and drink; accompanied first with the prayer of the sick and preaching of the gospel. Every year we schedule a missionary trip to the Sierra de Nayarit to a native community called "Cuare" of which they had never heard the message of Jesus. We bring clothes, food; toys and candy for children, medical care and medicines.

Our Vision is to found congregations in the most important cities of Sinaloa, so that leaders and missionaries that found congregations in the towns around the city come out of the same churches. In this way to be able to cover the entire State with the Gospel.

Just over 2 months ago we founded another "Cordero y León" congregation in another city called La Cruz, Sinaloa, Mexico. With great joy we are being surprised by the Grace of God. We are already constantly 50 adults and 20 children and we expect that soon we will grow more in this new mission.

In both congregations of Culiacán and La Cruz, we lack our own church building. Currently, we are meeting in houses. We know what our mission as a Church is. That is why we will continue with joy preaching the Gospel in season and out of season. It's always a good time for people to meet Jesus.

Four years ago we became part of "Cofradia United". We are very happy to have mentors and family who have blessed us with their love, support and wise advice. The expectation we have in God's plan is great and we pray to be able to see his wishes and fulfill them. Serving Christ is our whole life! Thank you for being with us. The congregations "Cordero y León" are here to serve you in anything that the gospel demands of you! (2 Timothy 4:1-8)

Mission: Take the Gospel to the ends of the Earth: planting, building and preserving the Church of Christ for the Glory of God the Father, in the Name of Jesus and under the Anointing of the Holy Spirit.

Vision: Plant Churches in the largest cities of the State. Raising up missionaries, so that from the same congregations they go out to preach the Gospel to the peoples who surround them. So that, throughout the territory, the Message is announced.

The Grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with each of you. 

Blessings,

Cordero y León Culiacán:

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100080729973184

https://www.instagram.com/corderoyleoncln?igsh=bDYwc3lpN2tva2N3

Cordero y León La Cruz:

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575636399389

https://www.instagram.com/corderoyleonlacruz?igsh=MXZzZndvOW9wemRibA

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Pastors Ramon Ruíz and Zaida

Iglesia Libertad en Cristo

Tamarindo, Nayarit

Report: 6.16.25

(Note from Steve):

Pastor Ramon and Zaida are new to our ministry. We appointed them Cofradia United Pastors in March of this year after they came to us for guidance and support.

The Christian Church Freedom in Christ, located in the community of Tamarindo, Nayarit, which belongs to Cofradia United is five years old. It started with five people and now has reached to 25 members now. They have their worship meetings in a place that is rented month by month from the community to be able to have their worship services and bible studies.

Fifteen years ago I gave my life to Christ. When I was still living in the United States, the Lord disturbed my heart day by day for 8 years. When I returned to Mexico to serve in the gospel, showing me in a surprising way that the place and space where I was raised, the mission would be my town where I lived my childhood. I decided to obey the call and voice of God and in 2019 I came to live in my town. I started ministering in rehabilitation centers sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ. I also did evangelism through the streets of nearby town and managed to form a group that I led for a while. In 2020 we raised the mission in a place where it was previously used as a tavern, but it pleased the Lord to make it a place where His name is worshiped and glorified.

For four years the place where we gathered was loaned to us, but since February of the current year they began to charge us rent. As a church we decided to work to raise funds and be able to buy land for our church building, which a brother who lives in the United States decided to sell us. We reached an agreement to pay him a certain amount every month, but in the end the Lord spoke to the heart of this person and he decided to donate the land to us. This land is a vacant lot where we will be able to move and have our worship meetings. Now we need the construction of a building. In May, we received a donation which was used to make the septic tank for the bathrooms.

Ministerially, in the period that covers from January to the month of June 2025, we have done bible studies together with members of the church, discipleship classes, and personal studies each week, the town has been   evangelized and we recently held a public outreach in the center of town.

The vision we have is to continue working for the Kingdom and never stop sharing His Word so that more souls are reached. We are collaborating in the community as Christians by sharing the Word of God and handing out food in rehabilitation centers, hospitals and supporting them with medicine.

We will continue to glorify the Lord and strive to fulfill the objective of constructing the building for our church family.

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Cofradia Kitchen Kids 2025-06

Thank you so much to all have been part of feeding the children of Cofradia in the mornings before going to school. The Kitchen will be suspended for the last three months of July and the first three months of August while the kids are not in school. Once school starts up again, we will resume feeding the kids each day before they go to school. We're feeding them physically and spiritually. God is good and He is working in the lives of these children. Thanks again for being such a blessing to the Kingdom of God in Cofradia. Here are some pics of this past month of June.

Thank you for your contributions.

Cofradia Kitchen Kids 2025-05

Here are some pics of this past month at the Cofradia Kitchen where the kids get a breakfast every weekday before school. Before they eat, Pastor Goyo shares a devotional with them and prays with them. This is a special time that is having a special impact on the children which will last a lifetime. 

Thank you for your partnership and making a difference!

Make your "Cofradia Kitchen" contribution at this link.

Thank you!

Freedom in Christ Church - Tamarindo, Nayarit -- Church Construction

UPDATE 6/30: Thanks to your generosity to the Ministry of Cofradia United, we were able to participate financially to help the Freedom in Christ Congregation in Tamarindo finish their septic tank to the bathroom before the rains began! See the process of the pictures below.

UPDATE 5/27: They have dug the septic for the bathroom and have prepared the ground to build the septic tank. The goal is to have the septic tank built and covered before the rain...this weekend! They have reached $1,400 of their $3,000 budget and a word of mouth donation of some blocks to build with. Thank you for continuing to help with this project. We'll keep you updated here.

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We recently had an additional Pastor join our Cofradia United network. Pastor Ramon and his wife, Zaida, are the pastors of Freedom in Christ Church (Templo Libertad en Cristo) of Tamarindo, Nayarit. Tamarindo is less than one-half hour from Cofradía and they have been meeting each Sunday evening for the past 5 years in a vacant tavern on the edge of town. 

This is a very similar situation to our House Build ministry. Teams have come down to build 25 homes for people in Cofradia and the surrounding areas. Many of those families are in borrowed homes and need housing. This is a similar situation in that this church family of Tamarindo needs to relocate in order to have the peace of mind of meeting together without the concern of not knowing how long they will be able to use the facilities.

Recently, someone donated land to them in order to build a church facility to meet in. Now, Pastor Ramon and his congregation are in need of finances to build their facilities. They will be starting with digging and making a septic tank for the restroom. Their goal is to finish this before the rainy season (mid-June). The total cost for the restroom which will include Men's and Women's bathrooms is $3,000 US dollars. They have already raised $300 US dollars and have had a few donated materials for this immediate project.

Once they are finished with the septic tank, they will work on the restroom building and main facilities. If you would like to contribute and help this church family with their facilities, you can either donate online here or send a check (payable to Cofradia United USA) to:

Cofradia United USA

PO Box 91

Tracyton, WA 98393

Please make sure to designate your gifts to "Tamarindo Church".

Another option is to put together a construction team and come on down to help. The Lord does special things in the hearts of the people here and of those who participate on a team while on mission trips. This is a great opportunity to tangibly fulfill the Great Commission. Contact us here to get things started.

Thank you so much for partnering with us to Raise Up Leaders in Rural Mexico!

The future site of Tamarindo's Freedom in Christ Church

Breaking ground - April 30, 2025

The digging is complete.

Working on the forms for the septic.

Almost ready for the lid.

the lid being poured.

Pastor Ramon helping with the finishing touches of the lid.

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Thank you for your generosity. If you would like to make a special donation towards the rest of the bathroom and the church building you can do so here making a note for "Tamarindo".

Or, contact us about bringing a team to help build the church!

Cofradia Kitchen Kids 2025-04

This month, there was only school for two weeks because of Holy Week. In Mexico, they take the full week of Easter off and add an additional week for vacation. While the kids were in school, we provided breakfast for them each morning as well as a devotional led by Pastor Goyo. This has impacted the kids as they get exposed to the gospel and God's love. Thank you for partnering with us to make this possible.

Make your "Cofradia Kitchen" contribution at this link.

Please make sure you designate it "Cofradia Kitchen"

Thank you!