MONTERREY & NE BORDER, MEXICO

In culturally Catholic northern Mexico, many depend on traditions, family name, and social or economic status for happiness and purpose. A strong work ethic and pursuit of a better life through materialism can leave little room for acknowledging spiritual need. But when these supports fail, the MTW Monterrey and Northeast Border team and local churches are prepared to meet hurting individuals with the grace and hope of Jesus.

Members of the team engage the community in Monterrey and cities on both sides of the border through things like mercy ministry, health ministry, and marriage counseling. Through the Monterrey-based CPI (Center for Church Planting), the team is assisting the national Presbyterian denomination (NPCM) in identifying, equipping, and mentoring Mexican church planters who will take the gospel across northern Mexico, planting Reformed, Bible-based churches. MTW missionaries also partner with Isaiah 55 Ministries in the border city of Reynosa, which seeks to reach marginalized people like deaf children and broken and struggling families through education, vocational training, and gospel outreach in one of the hardest neighborhoods of the city.