On July 4 and July 11, 2025, the Central America and Caribbean (CAC) region held two virtual mission meetings led by General Secretary Pastor Ezra Jo. Attended by national representatives and key leaders, the meetings focused on setting a clear spiritual direction and outlining strategic goals to advance the mission across the region.
The first session, held on July 4, centered on James 5:17–18. Pastor Jo emphasized the powerful role of national representatives, likening their influence to that of the prophet Elijah, whose prayer brought both drought and rain. He reminded the leaders that God has established them as spiritual representatives whose prayers have the authority to shape the future of their nations. Like Moses, whose intercession determined the fate of Israel, today’s leaders must fulfill their spiritual roles with fear, hope, and unwavering daily commitment.
A detailed evaluation of the June mission performance followed, including data on evangelism hours, number of contacts, new Bible study students, total studies, prospective members, and those progressing beyond Romans chapter 4. Pastor Jo explained that the purpose of this evaluation is not comparison or competition, but to foster growth, highlight strengths, and develop more effective strategies for advancing the mission.
The second meeting on July 11 focused on Joshua 14:12 and the example of Caleb. Pastor Jo urged CAC leaders to embody the same faith and determination Caleb had when he asked the Lord for the promised mountain. He declared that church planting requires this boldness, as the church is the gate of heaven that must be opened in many cities. Although the region may face challenges and limitations, Pastor Jo emphasized that what matters most is to maintain the same heart and hope that Caleb possessed: “If God is with us, all things are possible.”
He stressed the importance of having the right spiritual posture and urged every leader to pray daily with the faith of Caleb and a heart full of longing for revival. He reminded everyone that it is not too late to accomplish the vision that God has given.
The headquarters has begun implementing the strategic vision of planting churches in 1,000 cities. The first step is to reopen churches without current ministers in the CAC region, followed by the establishment of new churches in unreached cities. The July focus is on restoring churches in five key cities—San Marcos (Guatemala), Santiago (Dominican Republic), San Salvador and San Miguel (El Salvador), and Tegucigalpa (Honduras). August will mark the beginning of new church planting efforts.
Throughout both meetings, Pastor Madelind Martínez, Director of Missions, presented ongoing country reports and progress toward the 2025 General Assembly goals. She also shared prayer requests for raising future leaders in each country. Pastor Miriam Vázquez, Director of Education, reported that Latin American education leaders are reviewing the new doctrinal textbook materials and confirmed that the education website is now operational. Full-time deaconess Pastor Thalita also presented a detailed report on her mission area.
The July Mission Meeting concluded with a unified call to move forward in faith, diligence, and spiritual discipline. Just as Caleb claimed the mountain God had promised, CAC leaders are encouraged to walk each day with conviction—believing that what God has promised can still be fulfilled.