From February to October 2025, the Genesis missionary team—comprised of Emanuel Guerrero (Honduras), Icsa Taisigue (Nicaragua), and Teresa De Cuesta (Mexico)—served in the communities of Colonia España and Solórzano in Santa Ana, El Salvador. 

During these months, the Genesis missionaries walked alongside children, teenagers, and their families, creating spaces to listen, pray, and share God’s Word. Through evangelism, discipleship, medical brigades, sports, soup kitchens, and other community efforts, they sought to present Christ in a relatable and relevant way.

As a result of that work and God’s movement in the community, the seed sown in Colonia España began to take shape as a church, leading to a new Nazarene mission.

In Colonia España, a mission was established under the name of the Bethesda Church of the Nazarene, belonging to the Western District. This faith community holds worship services and maintains a close and compassionate presence in its community.

Julio Alemán, among other leaders, will follow up on the work, thus consolidating a space where children and adults can continue to grow in faith.

Through evangelistic and compassionate activities—such as a children’s soup kitchen, sports tournaments, medical brigades, home visits, and various community events—the team connected with dozens of children, youth, and adults. Many of them, who might have drifted away in their faith journey, renewed their relationship with Christ.

As a result of the missionary team’s constant presence, currently a group of around 18 people, including children and adults, continues to meet at the Bethesda mission. The impact of Project Genesis in Santa Ana is reflected in the testimonies of those from the community.

“For me, Genesis meant so much; the missionaries work faithfully for the Lord,” said Julio Alemán, the mission’s local leader. “God used them greatly in the La España community; it was a great blessing for the entire community.”

Alberto Sielizar and Isabel Rodas shared that months ago, they had been sitting on their front porch when the Genesis missionaries began talking with them.

“I liked their initiative, and it caught my attention,” said Alberto. “Over the following months, we grew to trust each other a lot. We hadn’t been to a church in many years, but with them, we took those steps. Because of our age and some health issues, it was difficult for us to attend services. But the Genesis missionaries’ work and prayer here in our home bore so much good fruit that we are still reaping the rewards.”

This is an abbreviated version of a story that appeared on the Mesoamerica Region website. For the full story, click here.