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.
Pray For
- God’s protection over Raúl, Abi, and Alex – guarding their physical, spiritual and emotional well‑being amid leadership pressures
- faithful provision of the financial and material resources needed for their family and ministry across Spain and Europe
- wisdom, discernment and anointing as they minister among diverse communities.
- the impact of their work through Mosaic Learning Center, the seminary and church ministries to bring healing and lasting gospel fruit
- God’s anointing wisdom and compassion as they serve diverse communities
- strong, joyful bonds within the Araña home, making them a living testimony of Jesus to the families of Spain.
Recent Newsletters
- 04.21.2026
- 12.24.2025
- 12.02.2025
- 10.02.2025
From Cornwall with Love
I remember standing on the windswept cliffs of Cornwall, looking out at an ocean that seemed to separate worlds. For years, I viewed missions as something happening “over there,” a distant effort sustained by a check in the mail. But standing shoulder-to-shoulder with...
When the Church Prays
Merly, an immigrant from Ecuador, began attending our Bible study in 2020. She had come to Spain many years ago to start a new life here. She joyfully received Jesus as her Savior, and a couple of months later, Merly was baptized. Since then, she has been caring for...
Crossing the Globe – Spreading the Gospel
Nearly a century ago, in 1928, Massayoshi “Daniel” Nishizumi, a Free Methodist pastor from Japan, embarked on a remarkable mission. He moved to the other side of the world as a missionary to Brazil, preaching to Japanese people who had immigrated to Brazil. But he was...
Do All the Good You Can
Around 22 children and teenagers receive weekly educational support at the Mosaico Learning Center, a missional extension of the church in Madrid, Spain. It brings God’s life-changing love in words and deeds, serving the local community, especially the vulnerable and...