In the first three months of 2022, 75 decisions for Christ have been reported by Migrant Ministries of the California Southern Baptist Convention. Those decisions were the result of the service of 150 volunteers from 15 churches.
“God’s fields are fertile with the gospel as the Hispanic population continues to grow nationwide,” CSBC reported. “These statistics mean even more considering the Central Valley is the agricultural epicenter of California.”
In the past three months, Migrant Ministries has carried out 25 projects for migrant communities and distributed 236 bags of groceries. While fostering relationships with local churches and pastors, the ministry has received approval to work with 12 of the 25 state-owned migrant centers.
“More Hispanic churches are also demonstrating a desire to participate in [Migrant Ministries] projects. This will provide support for all the projects, especially with the follow-up and discipleship after the projects are completed,” said Oscar Sanchez, director of Migrant Ministries.
Expecting a great harvest
Sanchez is partnering with Ross Shepard, CSBC church planting team leader, in starting new Hispanic congregations from the state-owned centers. Sanchez is excited that this upcoming summer 12 experienced coordinators will help organize and be a resource for the development of these churches.
“We are expecting to see a great harvest of souls,” Sanchez said.
With additional evangelistic projects in the works, Sanchez is working with churches to lead ministry to farm workers and their communities. More volunteers are needed, and the migrant ministry asks for individuals and churches to saturate these migrant ministry projects with prayer.
EDITOR’S NOTE — This story was originally published by the California Southern Baptist Convention.
