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| Iglesia Mexicana de Evangelio de Cristo A.R. Christ Gospel Churches of Mexico is among the fastest growing evangelical groups in Mexico. Today, there are over 500 churches, an Orphans’ Home, and two Bible schools. Support for Mexico ministries is a major focus of Christ Gospel Churches Int’l, Inc.® |
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| The Birth of the Christ Gospel Ministries in Mexico | |
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The Christ Gospel organization in Mexico began with the friendship of two young women, neither of whom imagined that they would build a global network of Christian churches. In the late 1940’s, Rev. Hicks was introduced to Dr. Graciela Esparza, a young woman who spoke no English, although she spoke seven other languages. Dr. Graci was enrolled in Asbury Theological Seminary in Wilmore, Kentucky. Rev. Hicks adopted “Dr. Graci” (as she was called) as family and attended to her needs at school. The two ladies became close spiritual friends. After Dr. Graci graduated from seminary with her M.R.E. degree, God spoke to Rev. Hicks to support Dr. Graci as a full-time missionary. Rev. Hicks generated Dr. Graci’s support from an apartment complex, which she owned and ran, a hobby shop, holding revival meetings, and a storefront mission on Louisville’s skid row. |
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| Later, in the mid 1950’s Rev. Hicks joined Dr. Graci to visit small missions and hold revivals. The Lord led them to the poorest section of Mexico City, Zaragosa, where no church was located. The two ladies faithfully walked dirt streets, knocking on doors to make the name of Jesus known. As Rev. Hicks preached revivals, God did amazing miracles, healing the sick and blind, who then spread the word. People jammed into small humble facilities to hear Christ’s message of salvation and growing in God. Because of the power of Christ, the revivals with Rev. Hicks, and the personal evangelism by Dr. Esparza, God has blessed His work in Mexico and the Christ Gospel ministries have spread to many areas of Central and South America. |  |
| In the early days of this ministry, people jammed into small humble facilities to hear Christ’s message of salvation and growing in God. Because of the power and fire of God’s Word and Spirit, the personal evangelism of Dr. Esparza, and the message of growing in God taught by Rev. Hicks, God has blessed His work in Mexico and the Christ Gospel ministries have spread to many areas of Central and South America. | Early Christ Gospel Services in Mexico City.Worshippers crowded together to hear God’s Word |
Bible School in Mexico City |
The Christ Gospel Bible School in Mexico City graduates 60-75 men and women ministers per year. The program involves a five year curriculum that includes a wide range of classes in Biblical studies, psychology, ministry, life and church management skills. Students work in church ministries during week-ends and school breaks, and they must complete a year long co-op on the mission field before graduation. Besides religious subjects, the Bible school teaches trades, such as carpentry, plumbing, electricity, upholstery, first-aid, barbering, baking, radio technology, and communications so that new pastors can earn a living while they pioneer new missions and churches. |
| Spanish-speaking individuals who would like information about applying to the Christ Gospel Bible School in Mexico, CLICK HERE | |
