Growing Godly Leaders

Teacher shortages in Guatemala are putting pressure on Vida Schools. Salaries are going up, and we’ve seen Vida Teachers leave for opportunities offering better salaries and benefits. But every once in a while, a teacher comes the other direction. Like Teacher Wilson. When Teacher Wilson decided to leave the public school system for a job at Vida Schools, his old coworkers were surprised. Public schools are known to pay better and to provide benefits such as bonuses and retirement plans. Why would anyone leave such a cushy job for less money? “The truth is, that is one of the sacrifices,…

We’re thrilled to share some exciting news with you​ – please join us in welcoming Brittany McCorkle as our new Operations Manager!  Brittany officially began her role on September 8th.  She and her family are actively involved at Rock Prairie Church in Tipton, IN, where she was introduced to Impact Ministries. Through her church, Brittany has participated in multiple mission trips to Guatemala and organized fundraising efforts for their sponsor class.  Her commitment to serving others, building community, and mobilizing believers for global impact reflects ​what Impact Ministries​ is all about. As we continue to train Guatemalan leaders through biblical…

Do you remember your back-to-school days? As a child, what were you most excited about? Picking out new school supplies? Seeing friends? Finding out which class you’re in? Learning new things? One of our Vida parents reminisced with us about what it was like for her and her siblings to grow up attending a Vida School. Señora Lidia shared about studying in Vida Purulhá when it had just opened, about participating in devotionals, about getting to know the Lord. And she shared how school became a refuge for her: Lidia as a Vida Student Many times we came from our…