From a pivotal moment on a stormy night in Baja, where I first felt called to help those in need, my journey with mission work has been profoundly transformative. Establishing Rio al Mar Missions led me to countless encounters where simple acts of service turned into life-changing experiences. One unforgettable memory was during a ‘Surf and Serve’ trip, when replacing a church roof led to tears of joy from the local pastor’s family, a powerful reminder of the impact our work has.

Now partnering with Casa de Los Angeles, I am thrilled to see how our joint efforts are shaping the community of Rosarito. CDLA’s ambitious projects not only build structures but also foster spiritual growth and community resilience. It’s a privilege to be part of this mission, demonstrating God’s love through tangible actions and witnessing the ‘rivers of living water’ enriching lives every day.

I’m honored to be invited to be part of the CDLA project and thank you for providing a safe place for the children and the youth of the Lomas Altas community in Rosarito. As a ministry, we planted a church close to the CDLA site and I know that we will be able to join forces and do more for the community. Jim and I have known each other for over 15 years and I’ve seen his heart for helping families by building homes, building churches, and just being present as a friend for me personally. I am confident that this project will not only achieve completion but will also serve as a lasting blessing to the community for many years to come.

“Working in Youth ministry it is sometimes hard to get students to see the breadth and reach of God and how His people are working together for good. CDLA has been able to capture this. On the times that we have taken students, they are impacted by the changes that have been done by others while they were away. This is honestly one of the easiest ministry events we have ever had to plan! From housing to food to building materials, everything fell into place effortlessly. This helped give us back time to invest into the lives of students! We cannot say enough thanks!”