Pastor Andres and his wife have led Iglesia Biblical Fundamental in Ejido Cuernavaca since the 1970s. Pastor Andres began coordinating ministries with Mexicali Outreach’s missionary and founder, Amelia Rattan. He continues to coordinate ministry in and around Mexicali.
Listen to Andres’s story here. His testimony begins about 39 minutes into the recording. This was recorded via Facebook during our Spring 2023 Chapel Program.
Eddy embarked on his journey with Azusa Pacific University’s Mexicali Outreach Program in 1979, where he played a pivotal role in leading a team dedicated to serving the community of Ejido Mezquital. Inspired by the program's profound impact on students, he volunteered with Mexicali Outreach, eventually pursuing his studies at APU and assuming a student position in the "Mexicali" office. In 1987, he assumed leadership responsibilities as the Director of Mexico Operations, undertaking various leadership roles. Following shifts in leadership, Eddy assumed the directorship of the APU Mexico Outreach Program. However, in 2021, APU decided to discontinue the program.
Now independent of APU, Eddy leads Mexicali Outreach under Amigos del Ejido A.C., a longstanding Mexican nonprofit, where he also serves as President.
Please contact him if you are interested in joining a team or serving as an event staff member in Mexico.
Email: eddycalderwood@gmail.com
Tel: 323-609-3949
Pastor Loreto and his wife Marichuy have three adult children: two sons and a girl. They pastor Iglesia Refugio de Paz and have been Mexicali Outreach coordinators since 2016. They coordinate ministries in the Mexicali Valley.
Additionally, they live in the Blue House in Ejido Cuernavaca and oversee the facilities.
Loreto is grateful for God’s blessings on his family, and he asks that you continue praying for them!
Listen to Loreto’s message here. His message begins about 40 minutes into the recording. This was recorded via Facebook during our Spring 2023 Chapel Program.
Happy began serving with the Mexicali Outreach program in the 1960s. She assisted with various aspects of the ministry for many years, and in 1980, she focused on prison ministry when she became aware that there were women in the men’s prison who desperately needed a message of hope in Jesus. Since then, she has led the Mexicali Outreach prison ministry. Several of the former convicts have become pastors and founded several churches.
While her husband Jerry always supported Happy. And while retiring, Jerry had the opportunity to visit the newly organized Evangelical church inside the prison. He developed friendships and a deep passion for the men and women in jail, the extreme gratitude from the prisoners for their visits, and the message of hope they bring with each visit. They continue to minister passionately to serve the prisoners, former prisoners, and their families, with the director’s and staff's permission and cooperation.
Much of what Pastor Joel and his wife Lydia do in ministry, they do with their nine kids and grandchildren. Together, they lead the ministries of Mision El Hombre de Galilea in San Luis Rio Colorado. The church is made up of about 40 adults with about 80 children. Many children do not have a family and are in great need of the basics. The Dominguez Family request for their family as they serve their community. Joel coordinates ministry sites in the San Luis region. As with their church ministry, their entire family volunteers with Mexicali Outreach. They are sometimes called the Dominguez Army as they come as a force.
Listen to Joel’s message here. His message begins about 3 minutes into the recording. This was recorded via Facebook during our Spring 2023 Chapel Program.
Israel Estrada's experience with Mexicali Outreach was in the 1990s while he was in college. He started as a Team Stephen (community service) member and later became a full-time Ministry Coordinator for the program. As a coordinator, he facilitated the construction of a Super Kitchen for another ministry Outside the Bowl (OTB). While assisting with the faculty startup, he left Mexicali Outreach and went to work for OTB. He continues to oversee OTB’s Kitchen Operations in Mexico.
Since 2018, Israel has rejoined the Mexicali Ministry Coordinator team, serves on the Amigos del Ejido A.C. board, and is the legal representative.
Pastor Juan says, “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and the Holy Spirit” Matthew 28:19
In 1976, Juan Pulido and his wife Maria served as Missionaries to Poblado Bonfil, a remote community in the most southern part of the Mexicali Valley. His journey with Mexicali Outreach (MO) began when Amelia Rattan (MO’s original missionary) arrived at the church in Poblado Bonfil, where she was told how to find him at his home in Ejido Mezqital. Amelia explained the program she helped develop with Azusa Pacific University and asked Juan to help her connect and recruit area pastors to host teams from the US to receive groups. The opportunity inspired Juan, and began to help Amelia. Juan knew the work would be a blessing to himself and the community. Juan Pulido has now served with the program for more than 40 years. He continues to perform with MO joyfully, knowing that what we do for the Lord is not in vain.
“I am grateful to Christ Jesus our Lord, who has given me strength and considered me trustworthy, appointing me to his service.” - 1 Timothy 1:12. Magdalena had partnered with Mexicali Outreach since the late 1990s when her church started to open missions and small groups. They also began to request a group to go to the Monte Sion Mission. Magdalena became a ministry coordinator when Pastor Juan Pulido asked for her help. Magdalena indeed said yes and by the mercy of God. Magdalena is grateful to God, the Mexicali program, and each coordinator. Since 2018, she has led the team of Mexicali Ministry Coordinators and serves as their spokesperson. Additionally, she is a vice president of Amigos del Ejido A.C.
Pastor Judith is equipped for ministry with a Siloe Biblical Institute in ISUM degree. She and her husband Jose Chavez Sanchez, pastor Centro Familiar Cristiano Silo, Concilio Asambleas de Dios. Their four adult children, Victor, Carlos, Thania, and Jose David, serve with them in the church. Additionally, their daughter Thania serves as a pastor in their congregation. Their son Jose David, who is partially disabled, also uses his gifts in music by playing the bass and drums in worship. Judith is grateful to do God’s work by serving where two nations unite with the same purpose: to bring the Gospel to the people, to see their needs, and to try to do something for each of them. She has been serving as Ministry Coordinator since 2018 and coordinates ministries in the southern part of the Mexicali Valley.
Listen to Judith’s message here. Her testimony begins about 40 minutes into the recording. This was recorded via Facebook during our Spring 2023 Chapel Program.
Pedro is a husband, father, and grandfather who loves the Lord with all his heart. He has a genuine heart for service. He has volunteered as an interpreter for more than ten years and has graciously served as the coordinator of the interpreters since 2018. He also has a huge heart for the prison ministry. When he has time, he assists Happy and Jerry with the prison ministry.
Listen to Pedro’s story here. His story begins 31 minutes into the recording, which was recorded via Facebook during our Spring 2023 Chapel Program.