Oaxacan Mission
“A great multitude, which no one could count, from every nation and all tribes and peoples and tongues, standing before the throne and before the Lamb.” Revelation 7:9
Oaxaca (wa-ha-ka), in southwest Mexico, is a rugged, mountainous land of diversity. One of the great treasures of this beautiful state is its people, many of whom have never heard the name of Jesus. To these we have been called, "...so that they may turn from darkness to light from the dominion of Satan to God...so they may receive forgiveness of sin and an inheritance among those sanctified by faith in Jesus Christ" (Acts 26:18).
For many years the Baja mission has been ministering to indigenous people migrating from the state of Oaxaca to work in the fields surrounding our mission. Many of these have accepted Christ as their Lord and Savior. Many have attended our Bible Institute in Baja and returned to Oaxaca to evangelize their towns and villages. In 1997, the Board and Staff of FFHM began praying about beginning a new work in the Mexican state of Oaxaca to assist our missionaries there and continue our vision to reach the people of Mexico. In September of 1998 Foundation For His Ministry purchased property in the rugged beautiful colonia of Tlacolua, (ta-la-ko-lu-la), Oaxaca for a Mission base. Oaxaca is populated by a people who are very poor, with over 155 people or ethnic groups. Many areas of Oaxaca are still considered “unreached” with the gospel of Jesus Christ. Bob Sundberg, pioneer missionary, is helping us reach out to the unreached of Oaxaca. FFHM has fourteen Bible School graduates living and ministering in Oaxaca. Many of these are establishing churches where formerly there were none.
In January 1999, Director Charla Pereau traveled to Oaxaca to finalize negotiations for the turnover of an existing orphanage and Christian school in the colonia of San Pablo Etla, about 50 minutes from our mission base in Tlacolula. Since that time, the children and staff have moved to our Tlacolula property. A new building has been constructed with help from many church work groups and individuals. God is real, powerful, and alive in the mountains of Oaxaca-in the hearts of the young people who will be the future of their nation.
Oaxaca Mission
There are currently 49 children living here in the home ranging from the ages of 15 months to 24. At the end of this coming school year we hope to have our first university graduate. The ministry has also expanded to include a children's program in Chiapas, ministry in the area prisons as well as various missionaries who are supported by the Oaxaca base.
Group Picture of the Children
The need is so very great in Oaxaca, and our work is just beginning. Please pray that the Lord will direct every step taken for Him.
We are currently banned from construction because of difficulties in obtaining permits from the government. Please pray that process is resolved quickly. Our next construction project will be a school for the children as well as more staff housing. It is our hope and dream that many will be brought into a relationship with Jesus through the ministries of the children’s home, church, school, and future medical center in Oaxaca. Area missionaries, church leaders, and students will be trained, equipped, and encouraged in Christ. When completed, literally thousands who have never heard the gospel will see God’s light through countless acts of His love at the mission. We also believe that God is preparing work teams and visitors to help in this exciting vision. Listen for His call!
staff picture
Current Needed Staff Positions: (For more information on these contact Karen Segura at karen@ffhm.org)
Mission Pastor
Housemother for the Nursery
Operations Director
Maintenance Supervisor
Computer and Website Technician
Substitute Houseparent