Living witness
What does it mean to be a living witness?
Jesus prayed for us, not just to survive the world, but to transform it through his...
Live the mission
When we live under the authority of Jesus, we commit to obey all his commands. Therefore, we go, making disciples of all nations, baptizing...
The story of three church plants
Each USMB church plant has a unique story. Although there are some common strategies and industry-standard “best practices” when planting a church, each congregation...
Beyond show and tell
In 2010, my husband, Cesar Salazar, and I moved to Bakersfield, California, to plant Plaza Iglesia Cristiana. We had never been to Bakersfield, but...
Honoring the past, blessing the future
How do we church planters honor our past while simultaneously blessing our future? This inquiry isn’t just a qualifying exercise. It’s a deeply personal...
Is church planting worth it?
Is church planting even worth it? This question often races through my mind when I lay my head down at night. At the risk...
Worth it
Psalm 5:3 says, “Listen to my voice in the morning, Lord. Each morning I bring my requests to you and wait expectantly” (NLT).
It was...
Our Ukrainian invasion
In April 2022, I was attending USMB Leadership Board meetings in San Diego, and I was having difficulty focusing. My mind was drifting 17...