About 100 evangelism leaders from across the nation of Costa Rica gathered in three separate training sessions in multiple locations in January. They were taught, encouraged, mobilized and encouraged to connect with others who shared their calling.  All participants received resources translated into Spanish to aid them in their outreach ministries.   Each evangelist / outreach leader received ‘La Palabra de Dios con Relacion a la Sanidad’  (God’s Word Concerning Healing), along with a three session workbook entitled ‘Equipados para Evangelizar’ (Equipped to Evangelize).  

A number of open doors presented themselves to us in Barranquilla, Colombia in the beginning of November.  In addition to preaching in several local churches, we ministered at a large family conference, in a women's prison, and in a large Christian school.  We also had opportunities to go on the radio with the Gospel, including one station that had numerous calls and texts while we were on the air.  It was a great experience having the live interaction with listeners whose hearts were being touched by the Gospel. 

On our way to and from Colombia, we were able to visit with Don & Connie Rysavy, who are good friends and supporters of Canadian Fire.  After deciding to make this stop in Panama, we were invited to be a part of a major evangelistic campaign called 'Panama para Cristo' (Panama for Christ) which will be happening throughout 2018.