Serving in Peru

Bethany and Nelton planted and lead Genesis Church in Iquitos, Peru. In the last 11 years, God has expanded this great ministry allowing them to evangelize and disciple others through developing a children's ministry, youth ministry, men and women's ministry, prison/street outreach, Hidden Creeks Bible Camp, conferences and Encounters. They have also exanded into Yurimaguas, Peru and continue to provide missionaries, pastors and staff to grow ministry there.

Lucas serves in Iquiots, Peru through his ministry Transformed by Grace. His goal is to provide holistic care to boys with traumatic backgrounds by opening his home to care for and disciple them. Lucas works to get the young men back into school and improve their livelihoods overall. By caring for their physical and emotional needs first, the boys are more open to hearing the gospel later. He also guides his spiritual sons to get involved in their areas of interest. Many come to realize their purpose and see that they have talents to offer the world.

He also works at Genesis Church as the director of worship, creative arts, graphic design, and social media.

Riley began going on mission trips in high school and always had a passion for serving the “least of these” across every nation. Her passion was only fueled when she decided to pursue a nursing degree.

She began working as an RN right after graduation in 2017 until the fall of 2018 when she followed the stirring within her heart for the people of Iquitos, Peru. For the first two years living in Iquitos, she worked on staff at a local church. This time of transition allowed her to learn the culture, the people, the language (Spanish) and even the healthcare system. Being exposed to the shame-based system she was passionate to show something different: action that is moved by COMPASSION.

She is currently focusing on starting a medical ministry and community education program.

Katie serves in Iquitos and leads a nursing ministry where she works with other nurses to provide care to their community. As part of her ministry, she heads up a wheelchair distribution service. Katie will be returning to school to become a nurse practitioner and specialize in functional medicine. She also serves at Genesis church and helps with events like the Real Love Camp, VBS, several conferences and helps host and translate for mission teams.