ERNESTO & DIANA ZELAYA
Violent crimes, such as homicide, armed robbery, and kidnapping, are elements that are part of the daily lives of thousands of people in Honduras. Gang activities such as extortion, rape, narcotics, and human trafficking are widespread nationwide. From a religious perspective, approximately 49% of the population are Catholics, and 40% are Evangelicals. However, similar to Guatemala, several churches considered Evangelicals tend to focus on the Gospel of prosperity and seek to emphasize healings and miracles promoted by prophets and apostles. Between the complex picture of Honduras from the socio-political point of view and the low presence of churches with sound doctrine, as a ministry, we understand the importance and the urgency of reaching thousands of radio listeners in this country with the message of salvation in Christy. Thanks to the commitment and faithful work of our missionaries Melvin & Carol and Ernesto & Diana, we are fulfilling our call in Honduras.
When Melvin and Carol joined Spanish World Ministries, we fifty radio stations in our database. Currently, we have almost 2,900 weekly broadcasts through 246 radio stations. In 2006, Melvin’s brother, Ernesto, was invited to join our ministry to assist Melvin with distributing our programs. Besides the radio ministry, Melvin and Ernesto oversee four congregations in rural areas and one church established in Tegucigalpa. Thanks to the provision from the Lord through a group of believers from Ohio, U.S.A., these two men are training leaders and distributing school supplies, medicines, and groceries to families that attend the rural congregations. They also share God’s love with other families that need Christ around the communities where the congregations are located.