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Based in Managua, reaching out to Nicaragua: Christ for the City International.

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No Church Without a Vision

Empowering the local church through outreaches, leadership & pastoral training.

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Archive for 'News, Politics' Category

Anniversary Weekend: Sandinistas Celebrate the Revolution, 30 Years Later

Jul 17th, 2009 by Nathan | 0

This Sunday, July 19, marks the 30th anniversary of the Sandinista Revolution in Nicaragua. Here is a description of this important day in Nicaraguan history from ViaNica.com:
Every year on July 19, hundreds of people from all over the country gather at Plaza La Fe (also known as Plaza de la Revolución) in Managua to commemorate [...]

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Cleaning Up the “World’s Biggest Toilet”

Mar 18th, 2009 by Nathan | 0

In my daily scan of the news headlines I found this stinker of an article from Inter Press Service (not to say that the writing stinks…just the subject matter!):

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How the Global Economic Crisis has Impacted Nicaragua

Feb 24th, 2009 by Nathan | 2

Many Americans are extremely worried about the U.S. economy and the prospect of a worldwide economic crisis (and rightly so). But at times like this we forget how blessed we are — and how much overwhelming need continues to exist around the world.  Here are some sobering statistics about the global recession’s tremendous impact on [...]

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Nicaragua Election Update

Nov 13th, 2008 by Nathan | 0

We’re enjoying our time in the U.S.! So far we’ve visited Nathan’s parents, Amber’s dad and sister, and we just arrived at the Global Missions Health Conference in Louisville, Kentucky today. We’ll keep you updated on our travels, but I also want to keep you abreast on the situation in Nicaragua with the [...]

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Nicaragua Election Preview

Nov 5th, 2008 by Nathan | 0

As America catches up on sleep after election night, I want to give you a preview of the big day at the polls for Nicaragua…coming up on Sunday!
It’s not a presidential election year, but alcalde elections are taking place across the country. “Alcalde” is Spanish for mayor, but this position is actually more like mayor, [...]

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God Bless America

Nov 4th, 2008 by Nathan | 4

I woke up this morning as a proud American.
And I’ll go to sleep tonight as a proud American.
Whether I agree with him or not, I will pray for President Obama. And for his family. And for leaders across the country as they take the reigns the greatest nation on God’s green earth.
God protect [...]

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My Election Predictions

Nov 2nd, 2008 by Nathan | 5

Many of you who know me well know that I’m hardly a passive observer of politics. I’m opinionated. But I keep my politics to myself on our Missions Minded blog because, well, politics and missions usually do not mix! But in anticipation of the big election day tomorrow, here are a few of my [...]

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