Peter and Melissa met during their high school years and bonded through common interests, sports and their youth group at Houston’s First Baptist Church. Peter, already possessing a strong faith, played an encouraging role in Melissa’s walk and ultimate full surrender to God’s grace. Their friendship blossomed through their high school years at Northwest Academy…
Natalie lives in Managua, Nicaragua where she serves with Nicaragua Christian Academy International. Originally, she served at NCAI from 2019-2023. After taking a break to spend time with family in the Pacific Northwest, she is excited to be returning to NCAI. She is passionate about spreading the love of Jesus through teaching. She teaches sixth…
Julio and Narlly Mendez serve with passion in the area of Christian education in Ciudad Dario, Nicaragua. Having started a Christian school in 2005 they now lead with the conviction that the opportunities of evangelism and discipleship that a quality Christian school allows is an invaluable tool for God’s kingdom. Having seen firsthand God’s transforming…
The Lotfsgards came to Managua in 1998 with a vision for the transformational development of Nicaragua. Their efforts are focused on developing Christian leadership across all walks of life. Eric and Marilyn are active in the Nicaragua Christian Academy where he serves as a member of the board. He is the Country Director for Missionary…
Back in 2010, Jason proposed to Jessenia on one of Nicaragua’s volcanoes. (It erupted a week later, but they had nothing to do with that.) They were married later that year. Soon after that, they moved to the US where Jason received his MDiv. at Fuller Theological Seminary and served as a youth pastor in…
Matt and Amanda House live and serve in Managua, Nicaragua where they have been since 2013. Their primary ministry is with Nicaragua Christian Academy International. Matt is the chaplain at NCA International, primarily working in spiritual development for students, parents, and faculty at the school. Amanda teaches at NCA and works with the association in…
Both Eric and Wendy were born in High Point, NC just six months apart. Eric and Wendy met each other while they were in the 5th grade! They began dating while seniors in high school, and both then went on to attend college at the University of North Carolina (Chapel Hill). They were married in…
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Chasen and Katie joined Missionary Ventures in the fall of 2016 after moving to Managua, Nicaragua in summer 2015. They feel a strong calling to serve together long term in Nicaragua. 1 Thessalonians 2:8 is a verse that best communicates their heart for ministry. This verse says, “we loved you so much we were delighted…
Sarah and Moisés Amador worked in Christian education and ministry in Nicaragua until 2018. After moving stateside, Sarah is now a consultant for MVI’s Christian Education initiative, working on continued coaching and support of educational leaders in Nicaragua, and the collaborative development of a new School Strengthening program for Latin America called Senderos. Senderos is…