ADVISORY
COUNCIL
WISE COUNSEL. FOCUSED PRAYER. ADVOCACY.
As an Advisory Council member, your input is needed in three key areas, wise council, focused prayer, and advocacy. This page will serve as an information hub for current and past Advisory Council communications keeping you up to date on current events in Cuba and the ministry.
YOUR GUIDE:
WHAT'S NEW?
2025 is proving to be a year of incredible connection with Cuba, and we're excited to share the ways God is working through your generosity!
Connecting People to Cuba:
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We've facilitated over 30 people traveling to Cuba on 9 trips in Q1.
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17 trips are planned for the remainder of 2025!
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Key trip highlights:
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James Trail: Inaugural mental health and medical clinic served over 100 patients.
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Christ Fellowship:
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Couples Conference
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Home Church Construction
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Seminary training
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Vision trip: Introduction to mission and Cuban culture
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Southeastern University (SEU) partnership with the Bellas
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One Voice - Youth leader training on Jesus Clubs
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Brotherhood of Christian Aggies: Baseball field fence construction
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Cheryl Ketchem: Children’s ministry VBS training tour
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Please join us in prayer that these vital trips continue!
Ministry Impact:
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Delivered over 3,000 lbs of essential supplies: medical resources, food, and equipment.
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Delivered the first “Days for Girls” kits and educational materials.
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Purchased and delivered 13 generators to support church leadership.
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Our four ministry pillars (Evangelism, Discipleship, Training, and Community Support) continue to support the increasing needs and initiatives, and we are grateful for God's continued blessings!
Empowering Centers & Infrastructure:
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Havana Empowering Center renovations are complete! Now seeking $60,000 for the final finish-out and furniture.
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Camaguey Empowering Center and Sports Complex:
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Began Phase 1: Building a baseball field and renovating dorms.
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Critical need: 60 bunk beds at $225 each (goal: July 1st).
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Expanding Our Reach:
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We continue to tell others and invite people to go and serve through various avenues:
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"Cuba Coffee Hours" (4 held in Q1)
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Podcast, blog, and word of mouth
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Developing new connections outside of the DFW area: Windsor, VA, Charlotte, NC, Tampa, FL, and Naples, FL.
Strengthening Our Leadership:
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Blessed to welcome new board members Todd Coleman and Sheffie Kadane.
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Grateful for the service of outgoing board members Mike Congrove and Jeff Byrd.
Upcoming Events:
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Havana Night: April 4th - A Taste of Cuba for new friends!
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The Ray Memorial Golf Tournament: Monday, June 9th - Participate as a player or sponsor!
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Passport to Cuba: Saturday, September 20th
Thank you for your continued partnership in reaching Cuba for Christ. Your support is making a tangible difference!
God bless you and we’ll see you next month.
DOWNLOADABLE
RESOURCES
2024 NEW IMPACT
REPORT AVAILABLE
Learn more about the Impact that our ministry partners, donors, and in-country team had in Cuba in 2024!
VIDEO UPDATE
ARCHIVE
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