Friends,

I am traveling to Spain this summer (July 21 – August 13). I’ll be located in Alicante, a coastal city on the Mediterranean Sea.

What will my ministry be there? For the last several years, I’ve been serving the Lord with teenagers and young adults through evangelism and discipleship. There is a church in Alicante that will welcome me to serve alongside them. The church is working on their ‘discipleship method’ and they want me to be part of some meetings and become involved with the youth group.

Christianity and church attendance are declining in influence throughout Alicante and Spain as a whole, especially among youth. My goal is to meet with as many young people as I can throughout the weekdays, sharing lunch or coffee, getting to know them, and encouraging them. Many believe in God and even identify as Christians, but don’t understand the Gospel clearly.

During my 20-day trip, I’ll have the opportunity to share the Gospel through relational evangelism as well as through hospitality while I serve at a homeless shelter. I am also bringing along one of the young adults that I mentor (Santiago). Even though we speak the same language as those we will be serving, I believe this is a great opportunity for us to get out of our comfort zone, sharing about Jesus as we walk down the streets or enter stores. Did you know that 39% of the population identify as non-religious? This is a great opportunity for Santiago to serve and evangelize outside of his local church. Would you help us make a difference in Spain?