The Guatemala North District held EXPLORE in Petén, from 30 March to 1 April 2026. EXPLORE, designed to guide young people toward discerning God’s call to missions, was a significant moment for Missions Mobilization in the country.
Organized by the Missions Mobilization ministry of the North Area of the Mesoamerica Region, the event brought together 19 participants from five districts, all with a shared purpose: to seek God’s voice and respond to his call.
For many, getting to EXPLORE required sacrifice and determination. Some participants traveled more than 12 hours from Guatemala City, while others journeyed over 5 hours from the Verapaces. Their determination reflected the desire to hear God’s voice and surrender their lives to his mission.
Through workshops, dynamic activities, and intentional times of seeking, participants experienced moments of guidance, confrontation, and confirmation. It was not just about learning about missions, but about having a personal encounter with God that marked their lives.
District Superintendent Martín Chen emphasized the importance of every young person’s opportunity to experience EXPLORE, as it is a space where God speaks deeply into each life.
The event was possible—thanks to a team of committed leaders, led by Jhoselyn Barrios, Missions Mobilization coordinator for the North Field.
“EXPLORE was more than an event; it was a space where God spoke, transformed, and awakened a generation willing to respond,” said Barrios.
The conference closing was marked by a deeply spiritual moment as participants took part in Holy Communion. In an atmosphere of surrender, both participants and team members responded to God’s call with a sincere prayer: “Lord, may my whole life be consecrated to you. Here I am—use me.”
“It was an unforgettable experience, where I felt God’s embrace in my life,” said Zoé Urizar, a participant. “During those days, I felt him telling me that my life is for his mission; God keeps reminding me that he goes before me, so I will continue striving and preparing myself to fulfill his mission.”