Back 2 Back

This week, Dan Blacketor and I are on a whirlwind trip down to the Mexico and Central America to visit with some Mission Organizations to look for good connection points for family missions trips. Our first stop was in Monterrey, MX.

In Monterrey we visited an organization called Back 2 Back. For information about them and what they do, go here. We arrived Monday and spent all of Tuesday and Wednesday as well. Our agenda consisted of driving to various children’s homes that house any where from 25 to 60 children. These children have either been abandoned by their parents or dropped off by their parents because the parents can not afford to care for them properly. Most of these kids are between the ages 5 and 12. They attend school and usually stay in the children’s homes through junior high. Some will stay for high school and college as well.

We also visited with Pastor Edgar who oversees 3 children’s homes, Pastor Jose who pastors one church and is in the process of planting another on top of his job as a mechanic, and Pastor Rene who is the pastor of the church were the Back 2 Back staff attend. It was very interesting hearing all of their stories and how God has led in their lives. They shared that the biggest need in Monterrey is for pastors to be trained and discipled so they can do the same for their congregations.

Overall this trip was a huge success. We love what Back 2 Back is doing and we look forward to possibly partnering with them in the future. I will keep you all posted as we progress with them.

Monterrey