And that's exactly what's happening in the Mexican Lutheran Church. Mike and I recently mused on how Mexico's different pastors have unique strengths. Put together, these men hold a strong-looking future for the Mexico church body.
Here's a glimpse at three of our pastors and their unique gifts.
Pastor Juan Jose Olvera, All-Star Street Evangelist
Almost every Sunday, Pastor Olvera has new visitors step through the church doors. This is a man that wears his faith on his sleeve. A natural-born leader, I often think that if Pastor Olvera were part of WELS, he would be touring the country, giving workshops on how to do evangelism. As it is, he might be doing just that in Mexico in a few years.
Pastor Israel Rodriguez, Language Whiz
He's our youngest pastor, but one of the brightest. Pastor Rodriguez has a gift for picking up languages, and he really knows his Greek and Hebrew. This ability shines through in his sermons. Check back in a few years and he just might be back at the Mexican Lutheran Seminary, teaching language courses.
Pastor Esequiel Sanchez, the Visionary
Pastor Sanchez envisioned a seminary right here in Torreon in 2004. Just a year later, there was one. He has also been a top recruiter for the Mexican Lutheran Seminary. He has a gift to spot opportunities, and the ability to share his thoughts with others, who can help carry them out. If I were writing a history book on the Mexican Lutheran Church, Pastor Sanchez would be listed as one of the church's founding fathers.
We thank God for these men and for the other Mexican pastors. Keep them in your prayers, asking that God bless their efforts and use their talents to carry out his good will here in Mexico.
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