Adopt-a-Pastor Program
Nicaragua has been hit by tragedy after tragedy in the past 30 years. Hurricanes, tornadoes, civil war, and earthquakes have demolished what used to be a thriving Central American country. Rural areas often suffer from 60% - 70% unemployment. Pastors try to support their families on the painfully small tithes that come in from church members who are fighting just to keep their own children fed. Many have left the pastorate to travel to other countries looking for work that will sustain them and their households. 
But they don't have to. God has provided us with the means to help those in need and we take Proverbs 21:13 seriously. I John 3:17 reminds us that if we see a brother in need and have the means to help him but we don't, how can the love of the Father be in us?
RBW began the Adopt-A-Pastor program more than 6 years ago in response to this obvious need and we have seen great blessings flowing from the generous sponsors to these dear brothers and sisters. You, your family, or church group, can be a part of the work by adopting a pastor and agreeing to support him in prayer and with finances of $25, $50, or $75 per month. When you become a sponsor, you will receive a picture of your pastor and his family, a prayer reminder card and a personal letter from that pastor within the next year. We ask you to send a letter of introduction and a picture of you which we will translate and pass on to the pastor in Nicaragua.
Pastors are reviewed each year to verify their credentials as a pastor and their continued service in that office. We spend time praying with them and offering encouragement to them. Sponsors are invited to travel with us to Nicaragua to personally meet their pastor.
Pastor Carlos Vanegas
Pastor José Ana Arias
Pastor Pablo Sobalvarro
Pastor Julio Marin
Pastor Ciro Toruno
Pastor Mercedez Ortiz
Pastor Luis Gutierrez
