Ministries

Serving Hispanic immigrants to Christ and mobilizing them to serve.

  • English Classes for Adults
    Teaching English has become our most effective “front door” outreach to Hispanic adults. Our program has five levels, fosters relationships between American volunteers and Hispanic immigrants, and introduces our students to the message of the gospel in a small group context. English Adelante currently involves about 30-40 students each trimester.
  • Kids Adelante
    Immigrant children are in a cultural “no-man’s land” that alienates them from their parents and leaves them vulnerable to the negative influences of peers and gangs. Kids Adelante wants to step in and provide a positive environment for spiritual, academic and character development, and be a cultural bridge for the whole family. Currently Kids Adelante consists of our Outreach Bible Study on Thursday nights and reaches about 30 kids. In the future we envision an after-school “Leaders in Training’ program that will include tutoring, recreation and character development as well.
  • Manos de Ayuda (Helping Hands)
    Manos de Ayuda attempts to foster a culture of serving among American and Hispanic volunteers while meeting some of the most basic immigrant needs in a relational way. Manos de Ayuda initiatives include service events as simple as raking leaves in the neighborhood, work teams that do home repair projects, and providing resources such as furniture and clothing.
  • Church Planting
    Our first church planting endeavor is currently in its foundational stages. Tied closely to our other ministry programs, our church planting strategy emphasizes forming a network of home-based, bilingual Bible studies in the neighborhood that disciples new believers and equips them to lead. Currently we have an average of 18 adults and 14 kids meeting in three neighborhood homes on Sunday nights for worship, fellowship and Bible study. At least one Sunday of each month and consecutively during trimester breaks, the three groups come together for a corporate worship celebration.