When Claudia Ossa reflects on preaching, she doesn’t start with polished sermons or confidence. She starts with tension—the kind she has seen in countless students and young leaders, and in herself: people who love God deeply but feel unprepared or unworthy to preach. That tension became the spark for her new book, The Peter Way, a guide shaped by years of campus ministry and her own ongoing formation.
From January 12–23, a team from Globalscope’s El Oasis campus ministry in Santiago, Chile—Karla Figueroa, Mario Pascua, Diego Ramos, and Ayelen Chiguay—traveled to Ethiopia to visit CMF’s long‑standing ministry there. Hosted by missionaries Craig and Allison Fowler, the group participated in a worship conference in the city of Assosa and spent time learning from the vibrant churches the team has planted over the past 20 years.
Throughout their stay, the El Oasis team was welcomed into Ethiopian Christian life in meaningful and memorable ways. They helped lead worship, visited multiple congregations, and joined local believers in celebrating numerous baptisms. The team also learned from local pastors about the deep, internal transformation that fuels a life of worship and service.
For Karla, the experience stretched her faith in new ways. “It was challenging, since I had never left the country before,” she shared. “I learned that the way one depends on God outside of their comfort zone is different. Feeling the presence of the Holy Spirit in a country so different from my own was magical and confirmed that God is in every corner of the world.”
Mario described the trip as “life‑changing,” noting how the patience and warmth of Ethiopian believers made even unfamiliar situations feel safe and welcoming. “Getting to know more of our church family on the other side of the world was beautiful,” he said. “It required trusting God in order to have peace, knowing that everything would be okay.”
For Diego, the visit exceeded every expectation. “I truly thought it would be very uncomfortable in many ways, but it was completely the opposite,” he reflected. “It was a beautiful trip, full of love and meaningful experiences, and it will stay in my mind and heart forever.”
Ayelen, who serves on staff at El Oasis, echoed that sense of lasting impact. “It has been one of the most enriching experiences of my entire life,” she said. “I learned so much about God, myself, and the community. This trip has challenged the way I approach missions, my leadership, and my calling as a servant of God.”
As the team returned to Chile, they carried with them not only new friendships but also a deeper sense of global church unity—and gratitude for the Ethiopia team and their faithful ministry. Their time in Ethiopia strengthened their faith, expanded their vision for mission, and reminded them that God’s love is alive and active in every corner of the world.
Southwest Christian Church in Newnan, Georgia, has been faithfully participating in God’s global mission for generations. Their story is one of consistent generosity, courageous sending, and quiet but far-reaching influence.
Paige Hoerle is part of a Globalscope campus ministry team in Tübingen, Germany called Unterwegs where she consistently invests time and love into the busy lives of students. Here she shares a story of how a need in their ministry was met in a very unexpected way.
At En Vivo, our Globalscope campus ministry in Valencia, Spain, Wednesday nights are sacred. We call them “Encounter” nights—weekly gatherings where students connect with God and one another through games, worship, scripture, and shared meals. During the spring semester, we hosted 12 of these special nights, each one inviting students to wrestle honestly with their faith through a series of talks. In one of these series, called “Yes, I believe, but...,” we opened scripture together, exploring stories of doubt and belief—like the desperate father in Mark 9 who cries out, “I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief!”
Northeast Christian Church (NECC) in Louisville, KY has long been committed to supporting global missions, but their partnership with Greg and Eli Klass in Chile has become a powerful example of how intentional investment can change lives. One such story is Alex’s.
Two of our Globalscope campus ministries have remarkably similar stories. El Pozo in Puebla, Mexico, and En Vivo in Salamanca, Spain, were both launched 20 years ago by a group of friends. These recent college graduates formed two different teams and, within two weeks of each other, set out to start new ministries, sharing the highs and lows of planting together. Today, both ministries are still thriving.
In the summer of 2000, a group of six recent college graduates moved to Mexico City with a bold vision. They partnered with CMF International to start a campus ministry for university students, inspired by the community they had experienced at Georgia Tech. They called it Globalscope. Little did they know this small beginning would evolve into a global movement that would span three decades and touch countless lives.
For the fourth straight year, several Globalscope campus ministries from Latin America have teamed up to travel to a different location to serve together. Claudia Ossa, campus minister with the team in Montevideo, Uruguay, shares how Proyecto La Paz continues to be an amazing experience.
