Growing Godly Leaders

When Impact Founders/ Field Directors Les & Rita Peters moved to Guatemala, they had a dream of growing godly leaders. Today, students who studied in Vida School are leaders in the ministry: When Rita and I moved to Guatemala in the year 2000, we had a dream. A dream to train Guatemalans for leadership. A dream that biblical principals would become so integrated into their lives, that these Guatemalan leaders would effect spiritual change in their society.  Our heart’s desire, as we arrived in Guatemala, was to disciple a group of men and women who would, in turn, disciple others.…

If you’re not a teacher, you may never have thought about the value of a good school curriculum. But if you’ve ever taught, you know exactly why a good curriculum is so important. Especially in Guatemala, where there are few resources available, and even less for a quality Christ-centered education. Our Vida Schools have long dreamt of having a curriculum that reflects Christ’s love in every element of what is being taught. And a few years ago, you made it possible for Impact Ministries to begin developing their own Vida Schools curriculum. Here’s Vida Schools Academic Director David Chitay and…

A few years ago, as her classmates and brothers and sisters were getting ready to go back to school, 12-year-old Heidy knew she wouldn’t be. She had completed elementary school, and now her family needed her to stay at home. The family’s financial situation had taken a turn for the worse. Of the six siblings, she was the oldest girl. Her older brother was close to graduating, and his education took priority. She could help with the family income and help with the younger ones. For the family, it was the painful decision that made the most sense. For Heidy, it felt…