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Key points to remember about your identity (continued) Scriptures command God’s people to hold on to the hope of the gospel  Pain, suffering, hardships, brokenness plague our existence. Jesus told us, “ In the world you will have tribulation.” But He did not stop with a focus on the negative, He spoke words of hope…”But take heart; I have overcome the world.” (John 16:33) Solomon recognized the devastation that lack of hope has on the human heart, “Hope deferred makes the heart sick” (Proverbs 13:12). If you are going to persevere through your trials, for the glory of God, you will need to fight for hope in the promises of the Gospel. Col 1:5 because of the hope laid up for you in heaven. Of this you have heard before in the word of the truth, the gospel   Col 1:23   if indeed you continue in the faith, stable and steadfast, not shifting from the hope of the gospel that you heard, which has been proclaimed in all creation under heaven, and ...

                                                               The Custers Dougg and LeAnn were formerly church planters in Austria. They started churches in Villach and Spittal. After 22 years of church planting, Dougg was asked to also become the Director for Europe and the Middle East in 2002. In this role, Dougg became responsible for all WorldVenture personnel working in those areas. In 2009 they relocated to the United States after serving as church planting missionaries in Austria for 28 years. In 2014, Dougg and LeAnn transitioned from Europe and the Middle East oversight to the role of Vice President of Mobilization, serving as part of the Executive Leadership Team. 

Sam and Jamie Hornbrook Sam and Jamie started their ministry in Mexico City in 1991. They helped a veteran missionary couple plant Maranatha Baptist Church bringing it to its graduation as an independent, autonomous church in 2002. An institute for training pastors was also established in that church and continues to operate under national leadership. In 2003, the Hornbrooks began working on a new church plant which met in their home for 5 years. In 2009 it moved to a rented facility where it has continued to grow. Sam also has a ministry of training pastors and church leaders in Biblical Counseling throughout Latin America.

         Cesar and Nancy Cortez  Cesar and Nancy minister to the poor of Ecuador by planning and implementing clean water systems for villages in Ecuador. The humanitarian effort opens doors for planting church evangelism and other related ministries in many unchurched villages. Nancy and Cesar both work with church leaders to train and prepare them for more effective service.