Based out of Medellín, Colombia, Ricardo Gómez serves as area director for Latin America. He oversees the U.S. missionaries and national leaders in 19 countries as they implement the shared vision to participate with God in the restoration of Latin America by developing healthy leaders who multiply disciples, groups and churches and empower them for holistic transformation. Beth serves alongside him as an executive assistant.
Children: Juliana, Jonathan
Pray For
- discernment, wisdom and balance for Ricardo and Beth’s effective ministry and leadership
- safety as they travel throughout the region
- biblical restoration throughout Latin America amid growing social, economic and political challenges
- a growing dependence upon the Holy Spirit as the whole team in Latin America pursues God’s will together
- overall spiritual and physical health and growth for Juliana and Jonathan
2022 Latin American Leadership Summit
June 2021 CCP Video Report
Recent Heartbeat Articles
A Foundation for Transformation
The culture in Uruguay is different from other places in Latin America. In other countries, you see communities taking care of each other, celebrating birthdays together, and working together for the good of the community. This sense of community was also true of...
From the Front Lines of the Fight to the Front Lines of Transformation
Colombia is a country of great diversity – diverse landscapes, climates, fruits and people. This diversity is also reflected in generational differences. Many in the younger generation are discontent. In 2021, young people were on the frontlines of protests and...
Raising Resilient Leaders
Developing a multiplying movement of transformational churches requires a robust system to form leaders. Four years ago, the Latin America area developed a curriculum designed to be offered in various formats and by a wide range of church leaders. Accelerated by the...
Following God’s Plan
Like many before and after him, José Carrasquel left Creative Access Country X in search of a better life. He planned to travel to Chile, where his brother-in-law had already settled, but Jóse only had enough money to reach the first town across the border in Brazil....