Activated Ministries

SAN PANCHO RETREAT CENTER: Revenue: In 2024, the San Pancho Retreat Center hosted 21 missionaries and their families, providing a peaceful setting for rest, renewal, and personal retreats. This ongoing program offers a much-needed haven for those currently serving in missions, humanitarian work, or ministry, as well as for alumni who have dedicated many years to volunteer service around the world. Through this initiative, we aim to prevent burnout, strengthen families, and reaffirm our commitment to the well-being of those who pour their lives into helping others. Guests are offered comfortable accommodations and time for spiritual refreshment, reflection, and reconnection in a supportive and restful environment.

GOSPEL OUTREACH: In 2024, we made the decision to re-launch The Wine Press magazine, a faith-building publication designed to encourage and spiritually strengthen believers around the world. This magazine serves as a source of biblical teaching, personal testimonies, and practical insights to support readers in deepening their walk with Christ. In addition to the magazine relaunch, we began development on three new websites to expand our digital outreach. One will serve as the online platform for The Wine Press, making current and archived issues easily accessible. A second site will focus on helping individuals grow in their personal relationship with Jesus through devotionals, study guides, and discipleship resources. The third will offer free printable gospel tracts to support evangelism efforts in both local and global communities. These initiatives reflect our continued commitment to spreading the message of the Gospel and equipping believers in their spiritual journey. In 2024, we decided to re-launch the Wine Press magazine, which is a feeding magazine to help encourage believers and strengthen their faith.

IN REGOGNITION OF SERVICES (IROS) SCHOLARSHIPS: In 2024, we were able to cover the fall term tuition for 36 students from Family Care Ugandas orphanage in Gulu, Uganda. These students, who completed their elementary and middle school education on-site at the orphanage, were accepted into 11 different institutionsincluding secondary schools (equivalent to high school in the U.S.) and tertiary institutions such as colleges and trade schools. This transition marks a significant milestone in their educational journey and opens the door to greater opportunity and self-sufficiency. In addition to supporting the students in Uganda, the IROS Scholarship Program also awarded four additional scholarships this year to former or active missionaries. These scholarships help cover tuition and other educational expenses, enabling them to pursue further training, certification, or degrees that enhance their capacity to serve and make a lasting impact in their communities.