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Ministry in Mexico
From 2003 to 2011, we were teaching in Pachuca, Mexico, at the Centro de Estudios Teológicos y Ministeriales, training pastors, missionaries and other Christian workers for the ministry in Mexico and other countries. The apostle Paul talks about this type of ministry in 2 Timothy 2:2. Dean taught Synopsis of the Old and New Testaments, Introduction to Biblical Hebrew, a Bible course on Isaiah, and a theology course on Soteriology (the doctrine of salvation). He co-pastored a mission church with the Seminary director where he taught a series on Second Peter, the doctrine of salvation, a series on the Christian life, and a series of studies on the book of Revelation. Sylvia taught individual music classes to students in piano, voice, flute and autoharp at the seminary.
Live seminary classes online
After an eight-year seminary ministry in Mexico, in 2011 we had to leave because of the effects on Sylvia of the elevation in Pachuca (8,000+ feet). But God in His marvelous grace enabled us to continue with teaching online for the same seminary. Dean continued teaching online as a professor at the Center for Theological and Ministerial Studies in Pachuca, Mexico (CETYM) until the end of the academic year 2025-2026. Dean taught Introduction to Biblical Hebrew, Synopsis of the Old and New Testaments, Isaiah, the Doctrine of Salvation, Summary of Doctrine, and Analysis of Romans. These were live classes by videoconferencing and were the equivalent of regular seminary classes. In addition he was able to accommodate some remote students who were not able to attend classes at the seminary in Pachuca. Sylvia assisted with administration, communication with former students, and other support activities.
We rejoice to see our students ministering in the pastorate, cross-cultural missions in other countries, and support work in churches (as in 2 Tim. 2:2). Several of our former students have served in countries closed to the gospel and one of them has seen several people come to know Christ. Two of these are involved in Bible translation work. One of them is actually doing the work of breaking down a completely unwritten language that has no grammar or dictionary. We praise God for these workers who are willing to serve so far from home in Mexico.
New ministry focus
Now we are planning to continue in the ministry of 2 Tim. 2:2 by putting up on our website studies in Spanish from Dean's seminary teaching for those Spanish-speakers who want to study to serve the Lord, but aren't able to attend a Bible Institute, College or Seminary. Testimonies from colleagues in places such as Mexico and Nicaragua have told us about this great need. Dean already has put up studies from his class on Panorama of Doctrine. Later he will be adding other doctrinal and expositional studies. We also are planning some partnership arrangements to help established ministries of former students and others.
Prayer
We would covet your prayers in these areas:
- We would appreciate prayer that God would continue to open doors for the new ministry structure.
- The financial support to continue (it is a faith ministry)
- The health and strength for both of us to continue in this ministry
