FOUNDING MISSIONARIES

Abyzhadwl (Aby) Prado, born in Costa Rica in 1966, moved to Argentina in 1987 to study at the Word of Life Bible Institute and embraced Christianity there. He married Gladys in 1990 and returned to Costa Rica to work with Word of Life Ministries for 11 years. Since 2001, Aby and Gladys have been involved in establishing local churches and guiding believers in their faith.

Gladys Justo, born in Argentina, became a Christian at the age of 8. She attended the same Bible institute as Aby in 1988, where they met. Following their marriage, she joined Aby in his religious work in Costa Rica. The couple is blessed with two children, Joel and Sophya.

MISSIONARIES

Joel Prado, 31, from Costa Rica, and Mery Julieth Acuña Méndez, 22, from Colombia, married in 2021 and have a son, Timothy. Their Christian faith is central to their lives. Since 2014, they have been active in ministry in Colombia, focusing on youth, camping, and now leading a church plant while serving at the Training Point Bible Institute. Their mission is to spread the Gospel through discipleship and biblical teaching, aiming to develop devoted believers. Joel encourages prayer support for their ministry, inspired by Romans 8:28.

MISSIONARIES

Nelson Rojas, born in Icononzo, Colombia, accepted Christ at age 8, while Leidy, born in Girardot, came to faith at 16. Both studied business administration and married in 2011, having three children: MaJo (2014), Elías (2016), and Ezequiel (2020). Nelson trained at BBN Bible Institute (2012-2013), and both continued their biblical education through Training Point. They serve in evangelism, student and sports camps, and a local church in Boquerón. Nelson pastors a church plant nearby and teaches at Training Point, where he also trains leaders in church planting.