Although she didn’t study education, Melina Perez and her husband, Joel, teach at a private Christian academy. They are tasked with promoting the spiritual growth of students and teachers.

Last week, as part of my work with the International School Project, I interviewed Melina to hear more about how God is at work in her life in Quito, Ecuador.

“We always wanted to teach,” said Melina, who volunteers with ISP. “Unfortunately, I didn’t study to be a teacher, but it was my dream.”

So, when Melina heard about ISP, she was immediately interested in learning how ISP could help their students and faculty. “ISP has been equipping me with tools to work in the school with teachers,” she says.

Melina attended her first ISP conference in August 2019 when she served as a translator/interpreter. Since then, she has been a speaker for ISP events discussing topics such as trauma healing, and a facilitator for two online conferences.

I get excited when I see how teachers around the world, like Melina, are trusting God to multiply their influence and their opportunities to share the gospel with their peers and in their classrooms.

On a personal note, I recently showed a sample of my writing to an experienced author. It contained devotions I had written for our church community during the pandemic. He offered helpful feedback, and then he invited me to write a book.

If I can finish before Christmas, he will show it to editors at a Christian book publisher. No promises, but what an amazing opportunity. Please pray for me to be filled with the Holy Spirit as I plan and as I write.

Thank you so much for the valuable part you play in our lives. We’re grateful for your prayers and gifts.

Sincerely in Christ, Anne Marie, for the Winz family