Cathy is serving as a U.S.-based partner, providing leadership support for missionaries and national leaders, and helping our European teams become more connected by using their giftings. She also engages with partners of Free Methodist World Missions to facilitate and support the reorganization and development of new programs.
Originally from Gran Canaria and now in Rivas-Vaciamadrid, Raúl and Abi Araña have dedicated 20 years to leadership and community transformation. Raúl leads the Free Methodist Mission District in Spain, while Abi manages national administration and children’s ministry. They envision the church as a place of restoration.
Paulo and Clara Bettiol are international missionaries from Brazil. Paulo has been serving the Europe area remotely by working alongside Area Director Josh Fajardo, providing support in administration, finance, leadership training and community development. The Bettiols will transition to Madrid in the summer of 2025, where Clara will continue to serve in Christian education around the Province of Madrid.
Kristi Lancaster grew up in Columbus, GA.. For the past 15 years, Kristi has passionately served military-connected families and students at Fort Benning, GA. She will be serving the community at the Mosaico Learning Center in Rivas Vaciamadrid. Her role will include assisting with administration and leadership projects, providing English tutoring, and strengthening community engagement. She plans to move to Spain later this year.
Camilo and Magaly Mora have been serving in Madrid, Spain, since September 2019. During their time in Spain, they have planted a Free Methodist Church in downtown Madrid called “Comunidad Cristiana Mar de Cristal.” They are also equipping leaders and pastors through the John Wesley Theological Seminary, which currently has 21 students enrolled. Through this ministry, they have presented five ministerial candidates and two European ministerial candidates.
