Based in Quito, Ecuador, the Crouses assist the Free Methodist Church in Ecuador and the Latin America Area (LAA) through leadership development, education and transformational development. J.R. is a member of the LAA Empowering Transformational Church team, serving as an adviser for three countries. He also mentors ministerial candidates. As part of the LAA team guiding the development of healthy leaders, Becky coordinates facilitator training for Latin America. She also oversees ministerial formation classes in Ecuador and is a member of the team implementing Raices, the Roots curriculum, in Latin America. The Crouses formerly served in Haiti and Peru.
Children: Marissa, Alena
Pray For
- J.R. and Becky to have parenting wisdom and properly balance ministry and family responsibilities
- God’s care for family members in their absence
- fruitful ministry in building up church leaders
- formation of supportive friendships and vibrant working relationships
- growth and impact of the Ecuadorian church in reaching Ecuador for Christ
Continuous Learning: A Blessing for God’s Church
“I don't have time. I don't have money. I’m too old.” These are excuses people often use to stop learning. Pastora Mariana Mafla, the mission district leader in Ecuador, believes continuous formation is a duty and a necessity for every person in the church. Despite...
Moved by the Spirit
Esmeraldas is a beautiful province on the Ecuadorian Pacific Coast adorned by a brilliant sun, with waves hitting the boats that sail through its sea. But it is also an area filled with serious social conflicts affecting young people, who are easy prey to drug...