Cuba Update - November 2012

The theme of this years National Conference was, It’s Time to Conquer. The church in Cuba is in a special place, a pivotal moment in it’s history and we are excited to take a leading role in equipping and generating capacity for growth in the Socialist nation.

Over the past five years of ministry in Cuba we have seen the miraculous, the outpouring of God’s spirit, hundreds upon hundreds baptized in Jesus’ name, and many new churches added and converted. Just this past year over 100 people were baptized, more than 30 received the Holy Ghost, and the total number of churches grew to 25 (15 in 2005 when we began working in Cuba). To mark five years of ministry, we had well over a thousand people gathered together for the National Conference this year and 100+ pastors and ministers involved in three days of intense training.

God decided to encourage the church in Cuba even more when we received official papers and permits to begin the Apostolic Institute in Cuba, wrapping up over two years of waiting for permits and permission. With training and systematic instructions such a necessity, we are excited about the possibility of courses beginning as soon as Fall of 2013! We are in the process of acquiring a temporary building for the institute, please consider assisting us with this acquisition! In addition to housing the Institute for a short time, it will be used as a conference space, a local church building, and as a headquarters for Christian Education throughout the nation.

The nature of ministering in Cuba is often difficult to understand. As a family we live and work in the States, taking as many trips throughout each year as we are able. This coming year, 2013, we plan on adjusting our lifestyle so that we can work in Cuba even more frequently. We have already planned a minimum of five trips to Cuba. With your continued support and prayers this will be a reality. All funds and proceeds given to Cuba-Rennard are used directly for the work in Cuba. We work hard on the home front at our respective jobs so that your offerings and contributions can go directly to the mission field. Please seek God and pray for us, the nation of Cuba, and the church in Cuba for the coming year. In addition to planting churches, starting the Institute, and equipping leaders, we know that God is able to pour out His spirit in a way that we have yet to see. It is time to Conquer and Cuba is full of conquerors! To contribute to the work, please e-mail us at info@cubaforchrist.net for more details on how your contribute can be tax-deductible.