How did we come to this conclusion?

Flag of Guatemala. Picture taken in Antigua, Guatemala 

In recent years, I (Joseph) have been on several evangelistic mission trips to Central America where I have had the privilege of serving alongside the ministry of Good News In Action (GNIA).  On these trips, I have been to Costa Rica once, El Salvador twice, Guatemala four times and Nicaragua twice. You can learn more about GNIA at www.goodnewsinaction.org .  You can also see what trips are available on this website by clicking on “mission trips” and selecting “dates & destinations” in the drop down menu.

In the years prior to these trips, I was dedicated to building a home, business and family. I was essentially seeking to be a Christian and build my own kingdom. The Lord began to stir in me a desire for a deeper relationship with Him. He began to show me that as a believer in King Jesus I am called by Him to build His Kingdom and make Him known to as many people as possible. I have been seeking the Lord’s wisdom regarding greater involvement with GNIA since my first trip in 2012. I began praying about how to be most effective with the life I have been given. As I prayed I became overwhelmed by the work the Lord is doing in my heart regarding Central America. In seeking the Lord, I began to be obedient to share the gospel anywhere and everywhere. I have served in ministry in the work place, neighborhood and church and have experienced the Lord developing in me a heart for evangelism and teaching evangelism. This goes right along with the current mission statement of GNIA, “We exist to glorify God being used by Him to expand His Kingdom through evangelism, church planting, the sustaining of those churches, and leadership training.” The current vision of GNIA is “To partner with God in the harvest of MetroAmerica 020 and the establishment of 50 churches by 2025.”

Joseph preaching during Sunday morning worship at Vida Nueva Guatemala

We made a family trip in April. Yes, we are sitting on the back row.

How can you partner with us?

·         Prayer

-          For all the details involved with preparing to move.

-          That I leave my current employer in a good position in the marketplace.

-          For people at work and in our neighborhood with whom we are currently having gospel conversations – that they would receive the gospel.

-          For the Lord to continue preparing our hearts and the hearts of men and women at VNG to be ready and willing to share the gospel.

-          For fruit as we faithfully seek to build the Kingdom. 

-          For our family to learn Spanish as we are currently taking lessons together.

-          That we will be wise to know each step to take. We want to be faithful to follow the Lord’s direction one step at a time.

·         Since we are going as volunteers to Vida Nueva Guatemala we are seeking financial support. We trust the Lord will provide.  We are seeking one time gifts to help with moving expenses, purchase of a vehicle in Guatemala, visas and other expenses involved with our relocation.  We also are seeking monthly support after our move for a period two years. We estimate our cost of living in Guatemala City will be $4,500/month.  This includes the cost of housing, household expenses, transportation, health insurance and travel.  After two years, we will reevaluate the need for continued support.  We hope to see personal evangelism take root quickly but it will take focus and dedication to the calling.   

Please prayerfully consider partnering with us in this exciting work the Lord is doing in Guatemala.  You can click on the "Donate" button on our blog to give a gift using PayPal or you can send a check to Faith Baptist Church, 249 Holden Road, Youngsville, NC 27596.  Please write “Saleeby – Guatemala” in the memo.