Stories

José Orlando Rodríguez Oliveros knows the mountain communities of eastern Cuba because he grew up there. He understands the challenges people face living in such a remote area where support can be hard to find. Today, he returns to those communities with a team from his church, bringing encouragement, practical resources, and the hope of Christ to the people who...

Imagine experiencing an unimaginable loss as a child and discovering that God could meet you in the middle of your deepest pain. That is part of Dalila Domínguez Alfaro’s story. At just six years old, Dalila’s father was killed. She witnessed him being taken to the hospital moments following the tragedy and soon learned that he had not survived. The...

From the very beginning, Pedro Enrique Cuevas Candoìcia and his wife, Danelis Leyva Cruz, have served God as one. They knew early on that ministry would be stronger together and more fruitful if they worked side by side, complementing each other’s gifts. Pedro drives the vision, while Danelis handles the details behind the scenes that make ministry possible. Together, their...

Before the 1959 ban on celebrating Christmas, Christmas in Cuba was a season filled with joy and celebration, much like in the U.S., blending the holiday's deep religious meaning with commercialism. The Catholic church and other denominations celebrated the birth of Christ with evening services, lights, trees, nativity scenes, music, and festivities in the many churches across the island. Meanwhile,...

Have you ever sat in a wooden church pew and paused to reflect on the bench itself? Who built it? What kind of wood is it made from? Is the design unique to this church, or could this same bench be found in other sanctuaries? One pew. So many questions In Cuba, the answer to these questions is both simple...

Blessing others has always been central to Osmani’s journey. So, when he discovered a theology course filled with rich Biblical teachings, he felt a clear calling—to equip pastors and leaders with a stronger foundation in God’s Word. He envisioned implementing a theology program that would prepare graduates for active ministry and empower them to serve the Lord in meaningful and...

Like many college seniors, Randy Leander was eager to find an opportunity to start his career. On the verge of earning his chemistry degree, Randy’s professor connected him to a dental company in Chicago. During graduation week, he interviewed and received a job offer. Randy never could have imagined that a single connection and his first role would spark a...

After the success of the powdered milk project, we knew we had a replicable strategy with any resource to equip pastors and leaders to share the Gospel. Not only were they eager for more, but they were also ready to touch more lives. And just like He has so many times before in this ministry, God showed up—this time through...

Wayne’s first mission trip with Osmani was in October 2011. They were visiting pastors, praying with them, offering encouragement, and building relationships with their church and their families. On this particular trip, Osmani introduced him to Javiel Vento García and his wife, Yanaisy Cordero Álvarez, from Vinales, and their sons Javiel (Javielito) Vento Cordero and Caleb Vento Cordero. After an...

When we think of a servant, we often picture someone dedicated to helping and supporting others. Jesus is known as a servant, giving everything to serve others (Mark 10:45). In partnering with Servants With a Heart, we discovered that they embody the same love, compassion, and dedication that any servant exemplifies in making a difference for others and communities alike....