Alianza Hispana
In the interest of combining vision and efforts to make a greater impact in this world, ministries and mission endeavors are practicing TEAMWORK. The biblical example of utilizing teamwork is seen in the missionary practices of the Apostle Paul. Throughout his ministry as recorded in the Book of Acts, Paul worked and traveled with a ministry team.
For years, veteran missionary John Dykes [serving Hope International Missions based in Hobe Sound, FL] envisioned a magazine for Hispanics which would provide something for the whole family. As the lack of time and the pressures of missionary life proved itself, his vision remained that...simply a very good idea.
One August summer day in the Rio Grand Valley (in Texas), John, his missionary colleague Philip Burch, and Steve sat in a McDonald's restaurant
munching on some french fries while they laid out a strategy for how this "Hispanic magazine idea" might become a reality. A plan-of-action was devised and job assignments were given. About six months later, the premier edition of Alianza Hispana rolled off the press.
The magazine is designed with the idea that missionaries, Hispanic national leaders and their churches, US pastors and their churches, and anybody wanting to impact Hispanic communities for Christ can purchase as many copies as they desire and impact those around them.
Many Hispanic ministries have been blessed by this magazine. The theme articles, Bible studies, the children's stories, the youth lessons, the family articles, and even the graphic designing are all enculturated as much as possible, thus, making the magazine contextualized to the general Hispanic community.
In the interest of combining vision and efforts to make a greater impact in this world, ministries and mission endeavors are practicing TEAMWORK. The biblical example of utilizing teamwork is seen in the missionary practices of the Apostle Paul. Throughout his ministry as recorded in the Book of Acts, Paul worked and traveled with a ministry team.For years, veteran missionary John Dykes [serving Hope International Missions based in Hobe Sound, FL] envisioned a magazine for Hispanics which would provide something for the whole family. As the lack of time and the pressures of missionary life proved itself, his vision remained that...simply a very good idea.
One August summer day in the Rio Grand Valley (in Texas), John, his missionary colleague Philip Burch, and Steve sat in a McDonald's restaurant
munching on some french fries while they laid out a strategy for how this "Hispanic magazine idea" might become a reality. A plan-of-action was devised and job assignments were given. About six months later, the premier edition of Alianza Hispana rolled off the press.The magazine is designed with the idea that missionaries, Hispanic national leaders and their churches, US pastors and their churches, and anybody wanting to impact Hispanic communities for Christ can purchase as many copies as they desire and impact those around them.
Many Hispanic ministries have been blessed by this magazine. The theme articles, Bible studies, the children's stories, the youth lessons, the family articles, and even the graphic designing are all enculturated as much as possible, thus, making the magazine contextualized to the general Hispanic community.
The initial role Steve played in this project was an organizer regarding the plan-of-action to see this idea become a reality. Also, he offered his services as a graphics designer. Each edition is designed with his layout. This July (following SíMO ) he will begin working on the newest edition of Alianza Hispana.John Dykes is the editor and article coordinator. The rest of the team members contribute their skills of writing and proofing while Steve does the layout & design. In addition to John and Steve, other team members include: Steven Hight [Vice President of Evangelistic Faith Missions -- www.efm-missions.org]; Rex McDowell [Co-ordinator of the Hispanic Studies Program at Penn View Bible Institute]; Saul López Martinez [the director of a Bible school in northern Mexico]; Sharon Weaver [Christian worker serving the Construction Department of Mission Helps, Inc.]; Butch Heath [Director of Crisis Family Care -- crisisfamilycare.com]; Sid Grant [Director of Hope International Missions -- 
www.hopeinternational.cc]; and Eli Balderas [Director of the Bible school in Salamanca, Mexico.
To purchase copies of this professionally produced 12 page magazine for ministry distribution within your local Hispanic community or to sponsor a bulk purchase of Alianza Hispana for mission churches to distribute, contact John Dykes @ JohnFDykes@juno.com or Rex McDowell II @ AHDistributions@hotmail.com.
www.hopeinternational.cc]; and Eli Balderas [Director of the Bible school in Salamanca, Mexico. To purchase copies of this professionally produced 12 page magazine for ministry distribution within your local Hispanic community or to sponsor a bulk purchase of Alianza Hispana for mission churches to distribute, contact John Dykes @ JohnFDykes@juno.com or Rex McDowell II @ AHDistributions@hotmail.com.
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