Costa Rica

Ministry at a Glance

In Costa Rica, CRWM works to equip Church leaders, Christian day school teachers and administrators, and young people and adults in career changes to prepare themselves for service in the church and society under the Lordship of Jesus Christ. From Costa Rica the Spirit of the Lord is calling and sending new generations of Latin missionaries to unreached people groups in Africa, the Middle East and Asia.

Facets of Ministry in Costa Rica

Missionaries in Costa Rica are involved as teachers and administrators of UNELA, the Evangelical University of the Americas, as well as Instituto Farel, the Costa Rican Center for Reformed Studies.   CRWM missionaries are working with the Institute for the Promotion of Christian Higher Education and the Latin American Theological Fellowship. These organizations strengthen the capacity of Latin American Christians to carry out integral Christian mission in their countries and beyond.

Prayer

The most important gift you can give missionaries is a daily prayer for their lives and work. At any given time Christian Reformed World Missions supports over 200 long-term and short-term missionaries located in over 20 countries around the world. Through partnerships, our work extends to over 30 countries. These people have been called, commissioned, and sent by Christian Reformed churches to represent our devotion to Jesus Christ, and to urge others to accept His offer of salvation.

Here’s a partial list of items to pray for on behalf of missionaries:

• emotional needs
• physical needs
• relationships with other missionaries
• relationships with nationals
• relationship with God
• Spirit-led ministry
• family life

Financial Support

Financial support is also crucial for the ongoing work of bringing the Good News around the world. Support can be given for specific missionaries or specific projects can be found in the “Project Giving Guide” online.

Currently Serving in Costa Rica

Paul and Barb Bergsma, Ministry Specialist, UNELA
Cecelia Drenth, Long-Term Associate, UNELA
Tom and Cheryl Soerens, Theological Educator, UNELA
Ruth and James Padilla-DeBorst, Theological Educator in Costa Rica and the rest of Latin America

Partners in Costa Rica

Julie Schaap, Partner teacher, UNELA
Lorna Van Gilst, Partner teacher, UNELA

Websites

UNELA Evangelical University of the Americas
Bethuel Christian Reformed Chapel