A New Beginning Through the Power of Resurrection
From April 18 to 20, 2025, churches across the Central America & Caribbean (CAC) region gathered for a special Easter retreat to commemorate the resurrection of Jesus Christ and proclaim the glorious message of His victory over death. Held in Mexico, the Dominican Republic, Nicaragua, and El Salvador, the retreat became a sacred moment for believers to deeply reflect on the suffering and resurrection of the Lord.
A 40-Day Journey to the Cross and the Empty Tomb
This retreat was not a standalone event but the culmination of a 40-day Lenten journey observed faithfully by churches in the region. Through this time of spiritual preparation, the churches walked the path of the cross, meditating on the profound truth that Jesus suffered for our sins, and that His resurrection was for our justification.
Through prayer, fasting, and reflection, a deeper awareness of Christ’s love and sacrifice took root in the hearts of many. The churches came to realize anew that His coming, His life, His suffering, and death—every moment—was an expression of His unwavering love for humanity.
An Outpouring of Grace Across Four Nations
To share the grace of the resurrection more widely, each nation invited many young people to the retreat. Leaders were selected to prepare and teach on key themes surrounding the passion and resurrection of Christ, and the three-day retreat unfolded with spiritual depth and heartfelt worship.
All who attended testified to a great outpouring of grace. On Easter Sunday, Holy Communion services were held in each country. Notably, in Nicaragua, a baptism ceremony was also conducted—an especially powerful symbol of the new life believers have in the Risen Christ.
The Resurrection: The Completion of the Gospel
One of the central messages of the retreat was the understanding that the cross alone is not the complete gospel—it is the cross and the resurrection together that make the message whole. The resurrection of Jesus is the ultimate assurance that all sin has been fully forgiven, and that those who believe are declared righteous and can now draw near to God with confidence.
Just as the disciples on the road to Emmaus recognized Jesus when He broke the bread, many young people experienced spiritual awakening through reflecting on the sacrifice and brokenness of the Lord. His life has now become our life, and through His resurrection, we receive eternal life.
Moving Forward with Boldness and Vision
The CAC churches are now preparing to move forward with new strategies to spread the message of resurrection across the region. There is a strong desire to train the new young attendees as future leaders of the church, ensuring the continuation of this work through the next generation.
The resurrection retreat was not just a moment of emotional impact, but a turning point for revival and spiritual inheritance. Just as the disciples who met the risen Lord became bold witnesses, the churches of Central America and the Caribbean are now determined to proclaim His resurrection with renewed strength.
“Feed my lambs,” said the risen Jesus. In obedience to this calling, the CAC churches will continue to feed the Lord’s flock—to the ends of the earth—until the day He returns.