John Jairo Leal and Susana Castro are ordained pastors in Colombia who have served as pastors and church planters in Medellín. John Jairo is currently the field director for Community Church Planting with Impact Latin America and serves on the Colombian board of ministerial education and guidance. Susana leads the Healthy Leaders Development pillar for the Latin American Area and serves as the pastor of Camino de Vida Church in Medellín. She also mentors leaders in the Honduras Mission District. Together, they are passionate about developing healthy leaders and multiplying disciples who share the gospel through words and loving actions.
Pray For
- healthy rhythms for their family amid multiple responsibilities, travel and studies
- their daughters to grow in their knowledge and love of God
- fruitful development of healthy leaders at the local, district and area levels
- growth of the local church in discipleship, leadership, community transformation and the acquisition of a suitable building
- expansion of the Community Church Planting movement as God opens doors and prepares hearts
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