You can’t be involved with JMI for long without hearing about our annual Jungle Pastors Conferences. But, did you know that we have a second program in the Amazon to train pastors? Our partnership with Training Leaders International (TLI) involves a smaller group of pastors and church leaders. They commit …
Each year, the Amazon River rises more than 30 feet throughout the rainy season from December to May, displacing upwards of 70,000 families. Homes, crops, and belongings are submerged or washed away, as families evacuate to higher ground for safety. The floodwaters also hamper transportation, isolating villages from crucial services …
Pastor Lazaro was one of the first pastors we met during our Amazon travels, and he attended our Pastors’ Conferences from the beginning. Pastor Mike Minter said his story was “one of the greatest accounts I’ve ever personally experienced in my life.” Lazaro’s father was a witch doctor, and he …
Reaching the Ends of the Earth Have you ever tried to capture the radiant beauty of a Tennessee sunset or an early morning sunrise reflecting off the ocean water? Maybe your first thought is, “Lord, thank you for allowing me to experience this moment.” Maybe you’re also thinking, “I really …
Written by: Mike Minter A seasoned pastor’s reflection on offering pastoral care in the Amazon and its ripple effect. Having spent many years in pastoral ministry, I continue to reflect on what I could have done better, and I desire to continually learn. There are, of course, many facets to …
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