Cross International’s ministry model is partnership. We come alongside local believers in the countries we serve, supporting them as they implement their God-given vision to impact the people in their communities. We believe in this biblical model of collaboration, working together with the local church through funding, management capacity, and organizational planning—and by empowering you, […]
Fighting for His Life
Hector Ariel Collado is one of the kindest, most helpful teenagers you’ll ever meet. He’s also very ambitious. When he’s not doing his part to welcome — and ease the fears of — new kids entering the Arms of Love homes in Jinotepe, he’s resolving conflicts or helping the kitchen staff or teaching himself to […]
Reflections on a Nicaraguan Student
A couple of weeks ago, as I attended my fifth-grade son’s open house, I marveled at how much technology American children have at their disposal. It was the end of the year, and the kids were turning in the laptops their school had provided for homework. Yes, school-provided laptops! I compared this to my experiences […]
The Strength of God’s People
I just got back from visiting one of Cross International’s long-time partners – Amigos for Christ in Nicaragua – and I’m thrilled by the miraculous things God is doing through that amazing ministry! With help from Cross and its donors, Amigos for Christ installs clean water systems in poor rural villages, immediately improving the standard […]
Mission trip to Nicaragua
Recently, when I was on a mission trip in Nicaragua, I was struck by how subdued all the little children were at each of my stops. I could certainly understand. After all, I would be intimidated if strangers walked into my village. But one would think you would still meet one or two outgoing kids. […]
