I had always known about the story of Jesus Christ dying on the cross but considered myself to be a modern youth and with little need for God. At 18, I moved to Arequipa to study motor mechanics and then joined the military for two years.  My sister began to attend Bible study, and would bring home pamphlets on Christianity.  She used to ask me to come and meet the pastor of her church but I wanted nothing to do with it.  One day, out of curiosity, I began to read those pamphlets my sister had brought home.  Around the same time, some friends invited me to church, and, being unable to say no, I began attending each week for their sake and for tradition's sake. As I understood more about God and heard His word being preached, I was convicted of its truth. At 24 years old, I became a Christian.  God opened a light in my heart to notice who God was and that

that Jesus had died for me. I realized that my wisdom was nothing compared to God's.

I enrolled at university to study mechanical engineering and spent 7 years working as an engineer.  The rest of my time was devoted to church and being discipled by my pastor. In 2001, I moved to the Cotahuasi canyon for seven months to work on the canals.  On Sundays, my only day off, I traveled out to different villages to teach the Bible to the locals.  During this time, I learned to sing and play worship songs, and to teach and preach God's word.  The people in Cotahuasi canyon had a deep spiritual thirst for the hope that is in Christ.  I returned to Arequipa at the end of the seven months, seriously seeking God's will for my life. 

I got another opportunity to stay in Cotahuasi for a further six months, this time working for the mission. Each day I went out to local pueblos, between 3 to 6 hours on foot to surrounding towns, taking just a Bible and a guitar, nothing more.  It was difficult work, moving around constantly, leaving Cotahuasi on foot and arriving back the next day or later, but I had a sense of responsibility and burden for the local people, and this sustained me.  During those six months, I became certain that I wanted to serve God in Cotahuasi full time.  I've now been here for five years, and my heart is still to work with these people, as long as God wills.

Supporting the Ministry Center and the other Quechua missionaries.  He is currently studying and training in ministry.

Fredy (7-25-71) became a Christian while studying engineering at university.  After visiting Cotahuasi for short term service in 2001, God called him to reach rural villages with the Gospel.  He is married and expecting a child.  He is gifted in teaching and evangelism and enjoys encouraging and serving.  His desire is to take the Word of God to new areas where no-one has heard it.