Shane and Katie Jewell serve church plants in Colombia by developing youth and adult worship teams through music lessons and youth mentorship. Shane also serves the Latin American Area as VISA coordinator, helping connect the U.S. church with the Latin American church through short-term mission trips. In addition to raising and homeschooling their three children, Katie serves on the Connections Team, sharing stories of God’s work in Latin America via Facebook and Instagram. Shane and Katie also hope to pursue future ministry in their local community through education and vocational training.
Pray For
- wisdom in establishing healthy spiritual and daily rhythms
- the continued development of their Spanish language skills
- stronger connections between the U.S. and Latin American churches through the VISA grogram
- guidance as they begin ministry with the church in Tocancipa
- wisdom for Shane and his team as they prepare orientation lessons for U.S. and Latin American churches
Recent Newsletters
Recent Heartbeat Articles
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...
Following Shiprah and Puah
Before Moses and Aaron, there were Shiphrah and Puah, two midwives who stood up to the most powerful leader in the world at the time (Exodus 1). Pharaoh isn’t named. The author draws the contrast between the powerful and the powerless: a powerful tyrant against the...