Who We Are

We are passionate about reaching and discipling young people, especially in universities, to give them a hope for a better future that is only found in Christ Jesus.

Kristi: 

· Grew up in Texas under Superintendent Gaylan Claunch’s ministry at Crossroads of Life and is a by-product of children’s ministry in the local church.

· Ordained AG minister. 

· Graduate of Southwestern Assemblies of God University. 

· Missionary in Asia Pacific (2011-2012). 

· English professor to international students from 2012 to 2015. 

· Missionary to the Dominican Republic (2016-2024).

· Missionary to Colombia (2025 to present).

Baldwin: 

·    Pastor's kid from the Dominican Republic. 

·    Bachelor's degree in Architecture. 

·    Youth President/Pastor in local church from 2019-2021. 

·    Trained youth leaders of his district on how to lead their youth ministry. 

·     Worked with Campus Crusade for Christ as a student leader. 

·    Currently pursuing a degree in Biblical studies as well as ministry credentials.

·    Missionary to Colombia (2025 to present).

       Baldwin and Kristi got married in October 2023, and their son, Elliott, was born on October 2024. Together, they are dedicated to seeing lives and communities transformed by the knowledge of Christ and the power of the Holy Spirit.

Our Ministry

 Where are we going?

We are going to Medellin, Colombia to reach young adults and university students. We will partner with already existing ministries as well as launch new university ministries on new campuses to evangelize, disciple, and train up leaders. We will also work with local churches to empower them for evangelism through the preaching of the baptism of the Holy Spirit and training. We believe that reaching young people will ultimately lead us to plant a church.

Why are we going?

Even though it’s been three decades since the largest drug cartel in the world at that time was dismantled in Medellin, this city has the largest drug consumption in the nation with 16 percent of its population using drugs. There is an urgency to reach young people with the love of Christ to give them hope for a future. We desire to share Jesus, disciple students, and raise up a church, but we can’t do it alone.

         We aim to:

         REACH- Preaching the gospel to reach the lost

         DISCIPLE- Training believers to grow in their faith and prepare them to disciple others.

         EMPOWER- Equipping churches and believers with tools for evangelism and teaching

         on the baptism of the Holy Spirit.

What Is Our Financial Need?

To continue this ministry, we need faithful partners who will support us financially and in prayer. Our immediate financial need includes:

• Monthly Support: to sustain ongoing ministry efforts, travel, and living expenses.
• Cash Budget: For special ministry projects, evangelism resources, church training programs, airfare, language school etc.

Ways you can help

Financially and prayerfully partnering together will allow us to reach university students for Christ.

To become a “monthly partner”, select “make a reoccurring commitment” or "give now" and check the "faith commitment" box. You can also set up reoccurring giving.

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Thank you!